Caregiver Burnout and What to Do About It

Caregiver Burnout and What to Do About It

Currently, about 53 million Americans work as family caregivers. This is usually an unpaid role on top of a career, family, and other responsibilities. Unfortunately, the stress and work of being a family caregiver often lead to caregiver burnout. According to a 2020 report from the National Caregiving Alliance and AARP: 21% of caregivers reported their own health as fair or poor 40% feel their situation is high-intensity 24% are providing care for two more individuals 31% struggle with…

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Honoring Caregivers This Holiday Season

Honoring Caregivers This Holiday Season

Family Caregivers are all unique individuals. Some caregivers live with the person they care for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other caregivers provide supportive care. The individual whose care they manage may live in their own home or a facility and require assistance from family members. These caretakers are frequently still employed and may have children at home. They are popularly known as the Sandwich Generation. Regardless of the sort of family caregiver you are, your…

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Retirement Planning and Long-Term Care

Retirement planning requires a lot of educated guessing in terms of how long you’ll live and at what age you’ll stop working. In general, people can expect to live at least 20 years post-retirement at age 65. Lifestyle, family history, and overall health are factors to consider. Long-Term Care Costs What hasn’t been factored in until recently, is the cost of any long-term care that might be needed. This is a much harder item to pin down. However, one…

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9 Ways to Live Independently Longer

9 Ways to Live Independently Longer

According to a survey by AARP, ¾ of adults want to remain in their homes as they age, but only 59% believe they’ll be able to do so. If you’re part of both of those groups, these tips will help you live independently, in your own home, longer. Stay Mentally Active Brain-stimulating games help preserve mental function. Just like your muscles need a workout, so does your brain. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and similar games are great ways to engage your…

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10 Ways to Simplify Your Life

10 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Simplify Your Life Week is the first week of August. A lull in the summer season can provide a time for individuals to reflect and reset before the busyness of the fall. If you're like most people when the summer ends, you feel stressed, rushed, and crazed for at least a portion of the week due to an overbooked schedule or long workdays. Disorganization only adds to this. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may…

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