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Tag Archives: respite
13 Ways to be a Great Family Caregiver
Being a caregiver for your loved one can be extremely rewarding. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we work with many family caregivers like you, so we know the happiness you feel when the person in your care has a good day. We also know the fulfillment that comes from helping another person. As you look after your family member, you may look for ways to grow in your role as a family caregiver, and we are here to help you every step of the way. As we look forward to 2013, we would like to share 13 attributes of great family caregivers. Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Companionship, Family Caregivers, Health, Helpful Tips, Personal Care, Respite care, Seniors
Tagged 13, care, Caregivers, family, respite, Synergy HomeCare
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The Caregiver’s Wishlist
The holiday season is a time for giving, and the best gifts for a caregiver can take some of the pressure off throughout the year. It can be difficult for caregivers to ask for help, but creating a wishlist around … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Family Caregivers, Health, Respite care
Tagged care, caregiver, family, Family Caregiver Association, gift, holidays, respite, wishlist
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Use respite care to avoid holiday stress
The holidays are often a stressful time, and that’s especially true for someone caring for an elderly loved one. The additional of cooking, having relatives come from out of town and finding time to go Christmas shopping can add up, but making use of respite care can help alleviate caused by caregiving during the holiday season. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Respite care
Tagged celebrations, family caregivers, holidays, respite, stress
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Respite for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s takes a lot of heart. If you are a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know firsthand the heartbreak of seeing their mental health decline. As you continue caring with … Continue reading
Share the Joys of Caring for a Senior
Chances are, caregiving comes so naturally to you that you don’t realize how stressful it has become. Like any part of life, you have good days where everything runs smoothly, but you also have bad days when you will feel stretched too thin to function. What if every day could be a good day? Here is our tip of the month: take advantage of respite care services. Continue reading
Posted in Companionship, Family Caregivers, Helpful Tips, Home Care, Seniors
Tagged elderly, family caregiver, respite, senior
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Simplify Your Life: Stop Worrying
Life can be stressful, and that’s why we’re grateful for Simplify Your Life week; an entire week to get organized and do things to make your life more relaxed. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we enter the homes of many families experiencing complex, high-stress lifestyles. Many times, having a caregiver has a simplifying effect for these families. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Home Care
Tagged family caregivers, respite, simplify your life
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Respite Care for the Common Good
At SYNERGY HomeCare we know how important family caregivers are, which is why we are always looking for ways to help support and encourage them. One of the most practical ways we look to support these caregivers is through ever important Respite Care. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Resources
Tagged AAFC, Arms Around Family Caregivers, Caregivers, family, respite, Synergy HomeCare
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The 3 Essential Backup Plans
The thought process of a family caregiver follows the same pattern of a concerned parent, friend or child; when you are a family caregiver, your loved one’s welfare is always at the back of your mind. First, know that you are not alone in your caregiving efforts. Many family members live far from elderly loved ones and wish they could check-in on them more often. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Resources, Seniors
Tagged baby boomer, backup plans, community, courtesy care, family, family caregiver, friends, home, professional, respite, senior
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