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Caregivers and Providing Care
Being a caregiver for a senior loved one is an important role to play in the older adult’s life. Caregiving involves helping a senior meet their physical, emotional, and social needs as they navigate the challenges of aging. It can require a person to perform a wide range of tasks, from helping with activities of daily living or meal preparation to managing medications and arranging medical appointments to ensuring safety in the home environment.
While important and fulfilling, caregiving can also be overwhelming, physically demanding, and emotionally taxing. Caring for a senior loved one also requires the caregiver to take care of themselves to prevent burnout and continue to help their senior loved one. Here, we offer resources on caring for a senior loved one to help caregivers help themselves and their older adult loved ones.
How to Get Siblings Involved in Senior Care
Caring for a senior loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when the responsibility falls on one sibling alone. In many families, the caregiving burden may not be evenly distributed among siblings, leading to feelings of frustration and resentment. However, with effective communication and a collaborative approach, it […]
Building a Resilient Caregiving Community
Caring for a senior loved one is a noble and rewarding journey, but it can also present unique challenges that require a strong support network. At Oasis Senior Advisors, we empathize with the complexities of caregiving and recognize the immense value of building a robust support system. In this guide, we will delve into practical […]
Questions You Should Ask Before Becoming a Full-Time Family Caregiver
Becoming a caregiver is a labor of love, and not a commitment to be taken lightly. While some find that becoming a caregiver may improve their relationship with their loved ones, many also report feeling caregiver burnout. If you’re thinking of becoming a family caregiver, take a moment to ask yourself a few key questions […]
Practicing Self-Care: More Important Than Ever
February may be our shortest month of the year, but it has a lot of love and care packed into it. February is a valuable month for caregivers because each day formally recognizes something to help us focus on our most valuable type of care: Self-care. As caregivers, or someone caring for a senior loved […]
Home Modifications You Can Make in Low-Vision Seniors’ Homes
Many elderly people struggle with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), low vision, or blindness and may have difficulty navigating their homes, taking care of themselves, or performing daily tasks. Low-vision seniors can live independently by making small changes to their personal living spaces, which can enhance their general quality of life. If you know a senior […]
Holiday Health Tips for Families to Assist Loved Ones
During the holiday seasons, we want the senior relatives in our lives to thrive and have their best quality of life. It can sometimes be difficult for us to know how to support them because when we ask how they’re doing, they tell us they’re fine! While there’s no one solution, here are some tips […]
Shining the Spotlight on Those Who Care for Those in Need
National Family Caregivers Month was created to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers from children to seniors. The theme for 2022 is Caregiving Around the Clock – something family caregivers definitely relate to! This year, family caregivers also have something to celebrate – a national strategy was recently announced to support them. According […]
Caregiving From a Distance: What You Can Do as a Long-Distance Caregiver
There is no substitute for proximity in caregiving. Being a caregiver to provide emotional, physical, and even financial support is a tremendous responsibility – and burden. Trying to do it from a distance makes it even harder. For many, there is no choice. As a long-distance caregiver, you may not be able to provide care […]
Talking to Family When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
Of course, you care about your elderly parent. But it’s becoming clear that you’re burning out and just can’t devote long hours to their needs anymore. Now what? First, remember that you are not alone. Feelings of guilt and depression are natural but must be addressed for your own mental and physical health. Talking with siblings or supportive family […]
Why Is My Loved One In Denial About Their Dementia?
We know mom has dementia, that’s already been diagnosed. We watch as her ability to care for herself declines right before our eyes. We see her forgetfulness and confusion, but now, to make matters worse, she is refusing medical care and treatment. Does she realize she needs help? Does she know she’s ill? Why can’t […]