caregiving - Aging Abundantly

A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It’s a life changer. But, as I’ve learned in dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge is power. The more we learn about not only the illness itself, but the means of dealing…

GIVE FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE

If you’re a caregiver, as I am, chances are good that your initial response to give from your abundance was, “yeah, right.” In fact, women are the caregivers of the world. We’re mothers, teachers, nurses, friends, sisters, and daughters and in these roles we care for others. We give until…

AVOIDING BURNOUT AS A CAREGIVER

Avoiding burnout as a caregiver is a necessary, but challenging undertaking. It is an unfortunate truth that many caregivers find themselves in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion at some point in the process. Caregiving is an extremely demanding job. Most caregivers have insufficient support and are the primary…

4 SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER LONG TERM CARE

The time may come when you should consider whether or not you need long term care. Long term care can provide huge benefits, while waiting too long can make life much more difficult. Here are some of the key signs that this is the right choice for you based on…

3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME

Choosing a nursing home is not something we want to think about in advance. To do so is to acknowledge that we’re getting older, we’re sick, or we’re less independent than we once were. It may mean all of these things at once. Yet, a good nursing home can be…

An Understanding Approach to Elder Care

Caring for an elderly loved one is an admirable life choice, and developing an understanding approach eldercare is a necessity. Being kind and considerate toward your charge is a crucial component that benefits all involved. Research has shown that elder abuse most often involves family members. The reasons for this…