Arms Around Family Caregivers Newsletter - December 2014

SYNERGY Holiday Home Care

Part of caregiving is making the holiday season special for our clients and their families. With the added stress of holiday planning, many family caregivers appreciate a little bit of respite care. We also know that seniors who live alone may have a hard time decorating or sending greeting cards. Whatever needs people may have during the holidays, SYNERGY HomeCare can be there to make this a truly special time of the year.

SYNERGY HomeCare Holiday Services

Enjoying the Holiday Spirit

We are in the middle of a busy season. Between Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the New Year, the "most wonderful time of the year" can whiz by in a blur. It's not uncommon for this hurried holiday season to have a negative emotional impact on you or your clients. Don't let stress, depression or even cold weather get the better of you. Here are some ways to take advantage of the holidays.

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4 Helpful Caregiver Blogs

If you're an at-home senior care provider, sometimes the best way to handle issues is through reading the advice and wisdom of someone who's been through it all before. That's what makes blogs so great! Take a look at these four senior caregiving blogs to help you find answers and support when you need it:

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New Year's Resolutions for Senior Caregivers

Long-time senior caregivers can tell you that providing senior care can often be very difficult and emotionally taxing. Finding a balance between work and home life is a constant struggle, as becoming emotionally involved in a client's life is necessary but makes the job difficult to take a break from. In short, caregiving is not an easy job. That's why it's so important for caregivers to pay attention to their own needs and maintain a healthy frame of mind.

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