Being a caregiver for your loved one can be extremely rewarding. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we work with many family caregivers like you, so we know the happiness you feel when the person in your care has a good day. We also know the fulfillment that comes from helping another person. As you look after your family member, you may look for ways to grow in your role as a family caregiver, and we are here to help you every step of the way. As we look forward to 2013, we would like to share 13 attributes of great family caregivers.
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READ MOREThe Caregiver’s Wishlist
The holiday season is a time for giving, and the best gifts for a caregiver can take some of the pressure off throughout the year. It can be difficult for caregivers to ask for help, but creating a wishlist around …
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READ MORERespite for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s takes a lot of heart. If you are a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know firsthand the heartbreak of seeing their mental health decline. As you continue caring with …
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READ MORETwo New Alzheimer’s Caregiver Resources
Both resources are free and designed to help users provide better care to their family members. For instance, the Alzheimer’s Navigator relies on a survey that caregivers can take to provide them with tips ranging from financial planning to helping their loved ones complete daily activities.
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READ MOREAlzheimer’s Caregivers: Online Support
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a round-the-clock responsibility. The effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia require patience, understanding and thoughtfulness on the part of you, the family caregiver. Whatever your loved one may forget, you need to remember. From medication reminders to turning off the stove, Alzheimer’s caregiving puts a big strain on you. With the well being of your senior loved one on the line, you want helpful information at your fingertips to help you provide the best care and cope with your emotional and physical needs. Here are a few sites to help.
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READ MOREMatching Caregivers
At SYNERGY HomeCare, we talk a lot about matching the people we serve with the perfect caregivers. You may wonder exactly how we find the ideal caregiver for each individual in our care. There are a few different ways we ensure that we have a caregiver for you and your needs.
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READ MORENominate a 2012 Caregiver of the Year
Do you have an amazing SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver? We are accepting nominations for the 2012 Caregiver of the Year, and we want to hear about how a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver has made a difference in your life.
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READ MOREMeet our Star Caregivers
A great caregiver is the most important component of home care. Our caregivers go the extra mile to make sure that the person (or family) they serve is safe, healthy and happy.
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READ MORERecognizing SYNERGY HomeCare Caregivers
Dear Friends and Families, Our caregivers are important to us at SYNERGY HomeCare, and we are proud to dedicate this newsletter to them. At more than 20,000 strong, our national careTEAM represents a group of dedicated and compassionate people who …
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READ MORETechnology and the Family Caregiver
For a while now we’ve been focusing on the nation’s strong and dependable family caregivers. We want to make sure that these hard-working caregivers get the rest they deserve and the help they need, which is why want to highlight the benefits of using technology to help alleviate the stresses of family caregiving.
