It’s common for caregivers to have difficulty tending to their own health and well-being. Taking time to lower your stress and boost your mood can make you a better caregiver. You don’t have to do everything all at once, especially if the thought of self-care seems exhausting. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, try these tips: Remember […]
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Caregiving comes with many responsibilities, and keeping track of tasks can be stressful. NIA’s caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and stay on top of important details like medications and medical documents for family members or friends who need help with daily living. Here are a few worksheets to help support your caregiving needs:
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Caregiving can be challenging even for the most resilient person. It’s important to ask for help and take a break when you feel overwhelmed. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It gives you time to rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends. Respite care can last from a few hours to several
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Caregiving comes with multiple responsibilities. It can sometimes be difficult to stay organized when caring for a loved one. NIA offers free worksheets that can help coordinate care and keep track of caregiving responsibilities and needs. Worksheets include: Download and print all of NIA’s caregiver worksheets.
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NIA invites you to explore some of their most popular caregiving topics over the past year: Visit the NIA website to explore a full range of caregiving information articles. You may also be interested in:
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Caring for an older adult can be overwhelming, especially when you are new to caregiving and just getting started. You may need to take on new tasks, learn medical terms, and ask many questions about what to do when caring for an older adult. However, it’s important to remember that you aren’t alone and there
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Caregiving can be challenging for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel, or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour,
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If an older adult in your life lives alone, you may be concerned about what could happen if they become sick, fall, or get lost. Emergency medical alert systems, fall monitors, or GPS tracking devices that alert emergency personnel may help put your mind at ease. It’s important to ensure that emergency medical alert devices or systems
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