Are you a family caregiver? You may not think of yourself that way, but if you spend time tending to the needs or concerns of a person with an ongoing illness, injury or disability you are considered a caregiver. Approximately 85% of people with dementia and chronic illness are cared for exclusively in their own… Continue Reading A Healthy Diet can Help Caregivers Reduce Stress
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Caregivers, let’s talk about keeping you and your family safe and active. It seems like common sense — everybody falls, no matter what age. However, for many older adults, an unexpected fall can result in a serious and costly injury. The good news is that most falls can be prevented. As the caregiver, you have… Continue Reading Fall prevention guide for caregivers
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Social distancing has changed daily routines, including eating, for many of us. With some planning and creativity it is still possible to eat healthfully to be able to maintain good health. This is especially important for people with chronic conditions such as diabetes. Groceries If you have to go inside a store, you reduce the… Continue Reading Food Safety During Social Distancing
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As we know, caregiving is a fulltime job that often requires coordinating many moving pieces. Medication is usually a key part of that picture, and it often falls on caregivers to ensure that things stay on track. Roughly 83 percent of Americans take at least one medication daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control… Continue Reading 5 tips for helping family caregivers manage medications
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Caregivers lead busy lives. It’s often a challenge just to keep up with day-to-day obligations. But family caregiver emergency planning is important, and something that should always be kept up-to-date. Emergencies happen, and a crisis is not the best time to figure things out. A good emergency plan can save time and worry, and help… Continue Reading How solid is your family caregiver emergency planning?
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Providing in-home care for someone who needs daily assistance is a major commitment. It’s not something people enter into lightly— and for that reason, it’s important for a caregiver to have a backup plan ready before it’s needed. I recently spoke to a fellow social worker who saw the importance of a backup plan firsthand… Continue Reading Don’t Procrastinate on Developing a Caregiver Backup Plan
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Over time, the demands of caregiving can start to feel overwhelming and become more than you can handle by yourself – especially as more and more of your time and energy is used up navigating the healthcare system, finding resources or figuring out how to meet someone else’s personal and medical needs. You don’t have… Continue Reading Caregiving can be overwhelming–know when to ask for help
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Monthly training is one of the many ways that Adult Family Care (AFC) supports family caregivers. This month AFC is providing information about the basics of proper body mechanics. AFC is an Adult Foster Care program, which provides compensation, training, and respite for caregivers across much of the Greater Boston Area. Call 617-628-2601 or click… Continue Reading Know the Basics of Proper Body Mechanics
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