When it comes to caring for a family member, you are the most important part of the equation. That’s because you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you aren’t in top form, you won’t be able to put your best self forward. That’s where self-love comes in. Here are four steps you can take…
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READ MOREThe REAL Source of Family Caregiver Stress
Most people would agree that being a family caregiver can be stressful. But the reason WHY it’s stressful may surprise you. Let’s Start at the Beginning A recent article in the Journal of Gerontology explains that the caregiving role typically emerges out of a prior family role, most often a child or spouse. As a…
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READ MOREAnger, Resentment, and Guilt: The Inter-Connected Emotions of Family Caregiving
Being a family caregiver is an emotional roller coaster. On the one hand, it feels good to care for someone you love. On the other hand, it can be stressful, time-consuming, and draining. This can lead to a set of interconnected emotions – namely anger, resentment and guilt. Anger Anger often comes from a sense…
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READ MORE6 Tips for Long Distance Family Caregivers
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for families to be spread across different cities, states, or even countries. According to the National Council on Aging, about 15% of all family caregivers are long-distance caregivers. While distance can present challenges, it doesn’t mean you can’t provide exceptional care for your loved ones. At SYNERGY HomeCare,…
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READ MORE4 Ways a Family Caregiver Can Find Help and Support
Being a primary caregiver can be a roller coaster of emotions. It comes with the great highs of seeing your effort make a positive difference in someone’s life, but it also comes with the lows of watching a loved one – and sometimes yourself – decline. According to AARP, nearly 20% of Americans can relate…
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READ MOREHow to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member
According to AARP, roughly 38 million Americans, or about 11.5% of the population, are currently providing unpaid care to a family member. This unpaid care accounts for roughly $600 billion if those same caregivers were actually being compensated for their combined 36 billion hours of service. If you’re one of those 38 million Americans offering…
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READ MOREHow To Find Help for Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver? Chances are, you may not even realize you are because you are simply doing what comes naturally for your family. But the reality is that there are millions of people helping family members live their best life. This could include activities important for daily living such as bathing and dressing,…
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READ MOREEight Sources of Support for Seniors Without Family
By Dr. Macie Smith An estimated 6.6% of American adults aged 55 and older have no living spouse or biological children, according to a study published in 2017 in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to build a “natural” support system. In 2019, close to 1 million older Americans were…
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READ MOREHigh Fives for Family Caregivers
By Dr. Macie Smith Are you a family caregiver? Chances are, you may not even realize you are because you are simply doing what comes naturally for your family. But the reality is that there are millions of people helping a family member live their best life. This could include activities important for daily living…
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READ MOREStress Busters for Family Caregivers
Caregiving for older loved ones can be taxing on even the most resilient people. That’s why self care is so important—it allows you to reset and restore balance. Looking for a way to recharge? Here are seven stress busters designed for family caregivers. Get active. Any form of exercise from yoga, walking, gardening or riding…
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