By Jennifer McDougall Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects millions of people and their families. The cause of Alzheimer’s is still unknown, but researchers are working hard to find ways to treat and even cure the condition. It can be difficult for anyone to watch someone they love suffer from Alzheimer’s, especially when there might…
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How to Comfort Someone Who is Grieving
By Jennifer McDougall Grief is an incredibly personal experience. We all grieve differently, and no one else can tell us how to feel or what to do. But some things have helped me through the most challenging moments of my own grief journey, so I thought I’d share them here. Know that all grief is…
Self-Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers
By Jennifer McDougall You’re not alone. As a caregiver, you have a lot to juggle: managing your loved one’s care, finances, estate planning, dealing with doctors and other medical professionals, making sure you have time for yourself and the list goes on. If all of this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry! You’re not alone in feeling…
Self-Care for Family Caregivers
By Jennifer McDougall When caring for someone else, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. So it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of your loved one that you forget about yourself. However, if you don’t take care of yourself, then how can you be expected to…
The Best Ways to Cut Costs and Still Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
By Virginia Cooper Many people think healthy living in Reseda is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great tips to save money while still living a healthy lifestyle. Cut Out Processed Foods Processed foods play a significant role in the American diet. They’re cheap, easy to find, and often more delicious…
4 Helpful Steps When Working Remotely With a Special Needs Child
While working remotely saves you time and money on a commute, it is challenging to focus on tasks during the day when you have a young one with special needs at home. If you are trying to balance your time working from home while still caring for your baby or toddler with special needs, incorporate…
Parental Fatigue and Kids with Special Needs: How to Create a Self-Care Treatment Plan
By Janice Russell For parents of kids with special needs, fatigue can be a severe problem that threatens to derail your family life and put your health at risk. So it’s vital to take stock of your fatigue levels, create a self-care treatment plan, and monitor your progress to make sure you’re improving. Today, POCWASN…
Importance of a Self-Care Routine for New Caregivers
By Daniel Sherwin Caregiving is an activity that demands constant physical and mental effort from the caregiver. While most caregivers disclose that caring for a loved one provides them with a sense of purpose and fulfillment, it also brings its own set of challenges. According to a study, the number of caregivers in the United…
7 Tips For Long-Distance Caregiving
By Jennifer McDougall Long-distance caregiving has its own set of difficulties. So be prepared to practice a lot of patience, and here is a list of seven things to bear in mind if you find yourself in the job of long-distance caregiving. Make a list of the top priority tasks that need to be done…
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
By Jennifer McDougall Burnout affects caregivers in the form of physical, emotional, and mental weariness. It may be followed by a shift in attitude, from caring and positive to uncaring and negative. Caregivers might burn out if they don’t get the support they need or try to do more than they are physically or financially…
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