Adapting
By Donna Steigleder I’m going to be brutally honest with you as I tell my story. I went from a nice
Recognize the signs of caregiver burnout, and when you do, ask for help from those around you. The
Back Up Care Planning What happens if the primary caregiver is unavailable to provide care? Many caregivers have medical problems
Use Caution When Assessing Needs Caregivers enter their role with guarded expectations and mixed knowledge and skills. Assessing the needs
Caregivers Can be Victims, Too Many caregivers support elderly parents suffering from dementia or illnesses affecting their personalities. As a
Some people expect to become caregivers in the future because they “stand in line” to inherit responsibility for caring for
How Does Caregiving Impact the Caregiver’s Health? 23% report their health has declined in the past five years due to
Do Caregivers Work In Addition to Providing Care? 61% of caregivers work outside the home 61% say they have experienced
Factors Influencing Emotional Acceptance What are the many factors that influence the emotional acceptance of a caregiver to their new
Care Agreements Are a Good Idea Ensuring everyone expects the same outcomes is a good idea whenever you ask someone
Mental and Physical Effects of Caregiving Research by organizations such as the Centers for Medical Services (CMS), Centers for Disease
Accessibility to Public Areas Outdoors People with physical limitations have difficulty accessing and using public areas effectively or with the