Family members and friends can provide many of the services that professional caregivers provide including assistance with the activities of daily living and travel care. Caring for someone who is elderly, sick or disabled can be rewarding and at times taxing.
Caregiving will likely change your life, perhaps dramatically, as you adjust your already busy life to include caring for another person. Feeling socially isolated with the struggles of caregiving may happen, so it is suggested that you reach out for help and information. Other stories from home health caregivers in similar situations may convey feelings you are unable to describe and provide some comfort knowing you are not alone.
An awareness of issues encountered by family and professionals can help toward maintaining the well-being of those being cared for and the caregivers themselves, with the primary goal of improving the quality of life for all involved. Every caregiver situation is unique, yet many common issues are shared. The purpose of this page is to educate and inform, so that you as a caregiver or the person in charge of finding a qualified nurse or home health aide can make informed decisions.
Information, training and counseling services are available to help you provide better care for your loved one. These resources can also help you protect your own health and financial future, reduce stress and help you better cope with the many challenges of caregiving.
BoomerHealthCare.org provides a wealth of information about In-Home Care, Assisted Living and Nursing Home options. In addition readers are encouraged to interact and ask questions.
If you are caring for a loved one, you need to take care of yourself so that you can continue to provide that care. Finding respite care is a necessity. Respite care is substitute care given so the regular caregiver can take a break and get some relief from the responsibility of caregiving. (read more)
