Self-Care Archives

Summer Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation: Strategies for Balancing Responsibilities

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:January 16, 2024

If you find yourself in the challenging position of caring for both your aging parents and your own children, you belong to the incredible community known as the Sandwich Generation. Balancing responsibilities can be overwhelming, but with some self-care strategies, you can thrive and enjoy the summer season. This blog post will provide valuable tips and practical answers to help you prioritize self-care while fulfilling your caregiving duties.

25 Ways To Care For Yourself This Holiday Season

Post category:Uncategorized
Post last modified:December 1, 2023

Whether you love shopping for gifts, traveling, and hosting family or not, the holidays are stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress? Perhaps, like everything else in life, holiday stress is a reflection of how well we take care of ourselves. Here are 25 simple ways to care for yourself during the holiday rush. 1. Share Love It’s easy to be hyper-focused on gifts and material goods this time of year. Take one day, hit pause, and focus…

Caring for Caregivers Blog Round-Up

Post category:Round Up Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:January 16, 2024

Since 1997, when then-president Bill Clinton signed the first proclamation, November has been National Family Caregivers Month. The purpose is to honor and recognize these unsung heroes. Family caregivers often go unseen but give a lot. They are frequently juggling the needs of both aging parents and children of their own, as well as careers and spouses. There is a lot of emotional stress and little to no pay for people taking on this responsibility. No matter how loving…

Caregiver Burnout and What to Do About It

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:January 16, 2024

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…

Honoring Caregivers This Holiday Season

Post category:Personal Finance
Post last modified:October 25, 2023

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…