Why Humor is Important When Caregiving
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
As a caregiver, you face many challenges on a day-to-day basis. You may feel overwhelmed and isolated with how you are feeling. You may also deeply care about the person you are caring for and feel anxious about dealing with the potential heartbreak of loss. These everyday stressors can take a toll on you. Every once in a while, humor can serve as a break, helping you to be better equipped to tackle the everyday situations with your family member, together. They say humor can be one of our best surviving tools. Humor is an absolute must-have if we want to survive the everyday situations life c ..read more
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Safety Tips for the Holidays
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
The holidays are around the corner. It is an exciting time for everyone – for some, it is the time families and friends celebrate with one another. With the holidays being a time of celebration, sometimes it is easy to forget the potential hazards that can surround it. For family caregivers, the holidays can also be a stressful time with having to worry about the person they are caring for. Margaret Stewart, family caregiver, shares her experience: I wanted a perfect Christmas with all of my children being home. I felt my mom would love and appreciate it. Well, she did not. Because of her dif ..read more
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The Importance of Self-Care
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
In this edition, Christy Pappas, family caregiver, discusses just how important self-care is and how it makes a big difference in the lives of caregivers. The last few years have been a challenge. My parents moved in with my husband and I in 2014. My dad was falling and had the beginning stages of dementia. In 2015, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. A few years later, my husband suffered a stroke. I was all alone and could not afford help. I also could not bring myself to consider assisted living. So, for the past 7 years, I was on my own. But it did not have to be. I never understood when ..read more
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How to Make an Appointment During COVID-19
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by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
How should you prepare for an in-person appointment in this time of Covid? If you are living with one or more chronic medical conditions, it may seem you are constantly seeking the help of a medical professional.  The pandemic of COVID-19 has many people concerned about leaving their home and going to a health care facility and many offices have been encouraging virtual medical appointments.  These are helpful but often not as comprehensive as an in-person appointment. If your doctor recommends an in-person appointment, know that healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, doctors’ off ..read more
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Durable Medical and Adaptive Equipment
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
In this edition, Occupational Therapist Angela Bialorucki shares how to acquire the many different kinds of durable medical and adaptive equipment available, and what is most suitable for your care receiver’s needs. Mobility aids: Most mobility aids are covered by insurance with a physician’s prescription. However, there may be some effort to be evaluated and determine qualification for an electric wheelchair or scooter. You will need a trained wheelchair evaluator to complete this assessment. I would suggest to contact local wheelchair medical vendors and inquire whether they have qualified p ..read more
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How to Avoid Caregiver Guilt
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by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
The majority of the time, the caregiver will set high expectations for how they can help the care recipient. In reality, their goals are unrealistic, and as a result, this may lead to disappointment, frustration, and guilt. Making realistic goals is important. A caregiver should develop an action plan for making attainable goals, which should include a checklist with questions to ask. For instance, questions should include assessments like ‘is the goal realistic’ and ‘what is the intended outcome.’ By setting realistic goals, you will be kinder to yourself without the feelings of guilt. You wi ..read more
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Preparing to Care for an Aging Parent
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by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
Preparing to care for an aging parent ahead of time is important for everyone to do. The year I turned 42, my mother became depressed. She had to say goodbye to her beloved dog with whom she shared with my father. The night Mom lost her companion, she felt truly alone and realized it was time for a change. She decided to move to Reno to be closer to family. Eventually, we found a large home for an active family of three and her. Living with my mother was an adjustment I was not eager to make. At that point in time of my life, if I had thought of mortality or aging at all, it was from a distanc ..read more
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How to Include Anyone this Holiday Season
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, but many fail to realize the holidays are also a sad time for a lot of people. For some, they may be away from family or grieving the loss of a loved one. If you are caregiving for someone who might be away or cannot be with family during the holidays, here are a few ways you can cheer them up. Deanna Hearn, former caregiver and president of the Nevada Caregivers Coalition, says the most important thing to do is to make an effort to include them in holiday activities to encourage the holiday spirit. She said the worst thing you can ..read more
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A Day in the Life of a Compound Caregiver
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
Tod Sherman is a family caregiver for his wife, Dawn, and his son, Doug. He shares his story on what it is like to live day-to-day as a compound caregiver, and how he balances taking care of himself: Compound caregiving is a balancing act. Having to care for family is truly a part of life. Thankfully, there are a few things that I have in my back pocket that I run to when I need some time for self-care. Through yoga and mindfulness, I am able to find my center. My day-to-day tasks involve preparing medicines and breakfast for my wife and son. Then, I prepare for any doctor’s appointments sched ..read more
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Fun Activities to do this Holiday Season
Washoe Caregivers Blog
by WCaregivers2017
2y ago
Looking for fun ideas to do this holiday season with the person you are caring for? Read on to learn more fun ideas from Deanna Hearn. Deanna Hearn, President of the Nevada Caregivers Coalition and former family caregiver, shares how she made the holidays a fun time for her mom. She said the biggest thing she kept in mind was to make sure her mom did not feel excluded during the holidays. Here are a few things you can do with the person you are caring during this holiday season! 1. Christmas Lights One of the things that Deanna’s mom enjoyed during the holidays was seeing the Christmas lights ..read more
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