9:24 AM. EST January 31, 2017 The “sandwich generation” is traditionally defined as those who have a living parent and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting an adult child. But I’d like to broaden that definition for caregivers, all of whom are sandwiched between multiple responsibilities. We care for many layers of […]
Caregiver Stress/Burnout
The category is all about caregiver stress.
Tips for caring for yourself while providing care for someone else — don’t ignore your needs
By Robin Hamon Special to KyForward Caring for someone with dementia can be exhausting but many caregivers ignore their own needs in order to care for others — at the expense of their own health and welfare. You might think you have too much on your plate or feel guilty about doing anything for yourself […]
Caregivers need help with burnout and finances
June 27, 2016 12:00 AM By Julian Gray and Frank Petrich Are you now a “caregiver”? Will you be one? A caregiver can be defined as a person who gives help and protection to an older or disabled person or to someone who is sick, helping manage activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, […]
Take care of yourself so you can be a better caregiver
By Amber StirlenFrom page C2 | April 03, 2016 As more and more baby boomers enter their golden years, they find themselves taking care of aging parents, or sometimes an ailing spouse or family member. It’s never part of the plan, and it has a way of taking over your life. Ironically, when people become caregivers, […]
Fighting caregiver burnout
By John Lundy Today at 6:20 a.m. DULUTH, Minn.—When Candice Richards moved her mother here from southern Michigan, it created a new set of challenges for the Duluth woman. Although her mom, who has Alzheimer’s, is deteriorating mentally, “she’s very physically able and very hyper—never sits down or takes naps,” Richards said. “She’s always looking […]