By Treva Lind — 2018
While music is known for lifting moods, rising evidence shows profound responses when favorite tunes are played for dementia patients.
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Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.
Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.
Being able to say, “No, I can no longer continue to provide care in this way,” may not only save the caregiver from emotional and physical burnout, but can also open up opportunities of shared caregiving responsibilities with others while deepening the level of honesty and openness in the...
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Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of sudden due to a crisis, or whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiving.
Both working and non-working caregivers are likely to experience stress associated with “sandwich” caregiving.
Tips for meeting the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's
Hiring outside help can bring respite for everyone’s benefit.
More adults these days find themselves becoming a caregiver for a family member, especially as the older demographic continues to grow. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, 85% of caregivers look after a relative or other loved one, and 42% of them care for a parent.
Ways to stay afloat when you are providing care for multiple people at the same time
Learn to communicate skillfully with others so you can get the help you need.