We can better understand stressors when we track our trigger points: common triggers are limited downtime, emotional or physical exhaustion, lack of sleep, and lack of support. Once a caregiver has a better understanding of what is causing the stress, he or she can customize a plan to relieve it.
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Light Up the Ice on 12/19/22
This Monday will be the darkest day of the year, but the Alzheimer's Association: Vermont Chapter is bringing light to the night in remembrance of those affected by Alzheimer's disease
"Light Up the Ice" on 12/19 6pm at Spartan Arena. No registration is required. $5 to skate and $5 to rent. Learn more: https://www.alz.org/vermont/events/the-longest-night-rutland.
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Caregiver Support Techniques for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
On September 24th, 2022, At Home Senior Care will be participating in The Walk to End Alzheimer's being held in Rutland. We encourage you to visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/VTVermont?team_id=740050&pg=team&fr_id=15948 for details on how to support our team. The following is information on how caregivers can help someone living with Alzheimer's Disease in each of its different stages.
Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is laden with grateful thoughts as Thanksgiving serves as a reminder that there is always something to be thankful for. Some dispatches come to mind quickly: our family and loved ones, tasty meals, autumn skies, loyal pets, to name a few, but there's another category that deserves our attention yet often gets unintentionally overlooked when listing blessings in one's life. This is the family caregiver.
The Role Planning Plays for the Family Caregiver
Family Caregiver Support
Did you know that about 1 in 3 adults serves as an informal caregiver to another adult, like an aging parent or disabled relative? Here are some other noteworthy facts from Caregiver.org about family caregivers:
• About 43.5 million people offer unpaid caregiving in the US
• About 15.7 million caregivers are helping someone with a memory illness
• About 75% of caregivers are females
• About 57% of caregivers perform clinical tasks
• The average caregiver is 49 years old
• Family caregivers spend 24.4 hours caregiving a week on average
• 40% of caregivers are in high-burden situations
Do you fit into these statistics? You balance your workday with check-ins on your elder Mom or Dad who live nearby, or you stop in every Saturday to help your neighbor manage his medications. There may be wounds on a loved one that need dressing, lawns that need mowing, and meals that require preparation. Although many family caregivers find the opportunity to care for a loved one a privilege, it can also be demanding. Over time, financial difficulties, limited personal free time, and lack of other caregiving options for a loved one can lead to caregiver burnout. Here are some tips on how to cope effectively:
-Ask for and accept help because even if only temporary, there may be others in your care circle willing to assist with tasks.
-Set realistic goals by considering saying “no” to extra requests and demands.
- Connect with others through support groups or friends who listen and understand.
-Make yourself a priority by ensuring you get enough sleep, exercise, and self-care. Don’t take short cuts on your health and wellness needs.
This article was written through our partnership with Clear Care.