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The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
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The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
72% have no help
Sandwich generation—adult children caught between providing for their own young families and assisting their aging parents
People juggle the demands of their busy lives –jobs, children, etc. – all competing for their time
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
Family caregivers —family members who provide informal care to seniors
By the year 2030, 70 million Americans – 20% of the population – will be over the age of 65
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
How to Help a SeniorRemain Safe at Home:
Keep the environment simple and uncluttered
Look for – and eliminate – dangerous objects and situations
Keep these and other similar substances out of reach or locked up: cleaning or art supplies; medications; poisonous houseplants; etc.
Use nightlights in halls, bedrooms and bathrooms, and use guardrails on beds
Install grab bars and non-skid tape in bathroom tubs and showers
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Communicating with a Senior:
Speak respectfully
Use familiar terms and concrete words, especially for those with Alzheimer’s
Ask questions that require a “yes” or “no” response
Redirect the situation when needed
Ignore verbal outbursts
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
31% of family caregivers would like assistance
25% resent family members who don’t help more
55% of family caregivers appear to have average or significant levels of stress
According to a Recent Home Instead Senior Care® Survey:
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
Caregiving can be particularly hard for a spouse, especially when the care recipient requires around-the-clock assistance
When caregivers neglect self care, they end up incapable of assisting those seniors who need their help in the first place
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
Home Instead Senior Care and Caring Today Magazine recently held an essay contest that had the theme of caregiving
Prize-winning entry put it succinctly:
“A worn-out caregiver is good to no one.”
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
Tips for Caregivers to Avoid or Manage Stress:Exercise for 20 minutes at least three times per week
Eat well
Meditate
Attend to personal medical needs
Get help from family members, friends, volunteers, or professional non-medical caregivers
Find a local caregiver support group
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
To learn more about caregiver stress, visit our web site at www.caregiverstress.com
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The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
If you’d like to learn more about our services, or if you’re interested in employment as a Home Instead CAREGiver, please contact my office—a local, independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care® franchise.
The ABCs of Family Caregiving | Shared Wisdom
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