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ElderCare at Home brings you this newsletter in the spirit of cooperation and education. We hope you find this information useful and informative.
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National Family Caregivers Month
Giving Thanks in November
National Family Caregivers Month
During the month of November, U.S. society becomes very mindful of those we are thankful for. Whether it's our parents, mentors, or heroes, we usually express this thanks in a concentrated way during the November and during Thanksgiving. Today, we would like to remind you to keep family caregivers in your thoughts this month. A family caregiver is anyone who provides care for a loved one in their family. During the holidays, families often get together to spend time with one another and their close friends. When an aging loved one needs care, one or several family members are responsible for caring for an aging loved one, even during the holidays. A majority of time is spent on caregiving at the expense of a caregiver's health, social life, and relaxation. While we emphasize that caring for a loved one is not an inherently negative experience, it is usually a stressful experience. So, we must recognize the energy, hard work, and care that go into such a tremendous task!
That being said, National Family Caregivers Month is November! What better way to celebrate caregivers that doing it during the months of Thanksgiving? This month is meant to "raise awareness of family caregiver issues, celebrate the efforts of caregivers, educate family caregivers about self-identification, and increase support for family caregivers."
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If you are not a family caregiver reading this, how can you show them appreciation and thanks?
Here are some suggestions:
- Tell them! Sometimes a "thank you" is all people need to hear to feel like what they are doing matters. It can be hard to realize that our actions are important when we work so hard, and sometimes it leads to small or even no benefits. Be sure to let them know that you care.
- Give Back: If you can find a way to help them out--like helping them with certain tasks, providing financial aid, or offering to take on some responsibilities--then this is a great way to show your appreciation.
- Listen: If you have a caregiver in your family or as a friend, pay attention to the things they have to say about it. Listening can be a great sign of appreciation as it shows you are there for them and empathizing with them.
- Be Present: Sometimes, one of the greatest ways to give back is to be there for your friend or family member. While you may not be able to help them take on the role of a caregiver, you can be a compassionate sibling or friend who is there when they need you.
- Ask How You Can Help: If it is possible for you to do so, offer a helping hand. Sometimes just a little help can be a huge relief.
If you're a family caregiver reading this, then we want you to take a moment to appreciate yourself. And we want to let you know that WE appreciate you! Recognize all the hard work you do. This month we want to encourage that you take some time to practice self-care, like taking some time to relax, exercise, meditate, walk around the block, whatever makes you feel better. You devote so much time and energy to your caregiving role, it is completely okay to devote a few minutes to yourself.
This month is about you, and we hope that you take that self-appreciation with you beyond this month. Caring for yourself, asking for help, and working with others are all crucial components to caregiving. Also, know that ElderCare at Home is here for you, as well!
If you have any questions or want to learn more
about how ElderCare can help,
then please call 800-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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ElderCare at Home's Tips and Tools
Download our Caregiver Tips & Tools
Caregiving is a tough job to take on. Fortunately, you do not have to do it all alone. ElderCare at Home wants to provide you with the resources you need to be the best caregiver you can. Please click below to visit our new webpage:
Click our link to learn about suggestions and tips to make you a more efficient caregiver. And if we can't answer a specific question, we will give you the appropriate resources you need to find answers.
Making positive change to your caregiving techniques can have benefits for both you and your loved one.
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Professionally Trained Caregivers
F i n d t h e R i g h t T y p e o f C a r e
Find the Right Caregiver
Get Professional Help for Your Loved One
ElderCare at Home recognizes that finding time to balance all of your responsibilities is a challenge. If you have an aging loved one, then you might feel like you're at wit's end trying to keep everything in order. That is why we are here to help.
Our certified nursing assistants and home health aides are screened to ensure that your loved one is receiving the care they deserve. A component of the care they might receive is help with meal preparation. As we mentioned above, ensuring that your loved one is well-nourished and fed is crucial for their continued care.
The aides we refer to you all have expertise in providing care for seniors who have degenerative neurological disorders. So, they will know the appropriate strategies and techniques to practice during challenging situations.
ElderCare at Home also promises to match you with the caregiver who can meet your or your loved one's needs to the fullest. Visit our webpage and read about our
Caregiver Match Guarantee. If you have questions, do not hesitate to call us at
561-585-0400!
If you have questions about how ElderCare can help, please call us at
888-285-0093 or visit our website
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We're More Than Just Private Duty Home Care
Specialty Home Care Programs
 In addition to our Alzheimer's/dementia specific private duty referral services, ElderCare at Home, a licensed nurse registry, has referred caregivers who have provided exceptional care to thousands of patients through a number of specialty home care programs and our vast network of referred, independent contractors.
Each referral program allows the patient to recuperate in the place they most want to be... their own home! Most patients experience positive outcomes and are able to enjoy an improved quality of life.
ElderCare at Home is always here for you!
To learn more, reach out to us at anytime (561)585-0400.
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How to Care for Your Mind
A Video for Family Caregivers
If you're a family caregiver or if a loved one in your family has dementia, then you are likely familiar with the devastating toll a degenerative neurological disorder can take on someone wellbeing. Although there is only so much you can do to take preventative measures against these kinds of disorders, there are other ways to prepare for your life ahead.
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Self-Care
Tips for Caregivers
Family Caregiving and Self-Care
As family caregivers, we pour our energy in caring for our aging loved one. This time commitment often leads us to neglect ourselves. This is because our schedules become extra busy once we adopt the role of a family caregiver. Not only are we spending time with our loved one, we are probably trying to balance our career, taking care of our family, as well as maintaining social relationships. This is a lot.
One of the biggest rules that caregivers have to learn is to prioritize self-care. We want to emphasize that this is one of the most important ways that you can be the best caregiver you can. Why? Because self-care promotes longevity, energy, good mental health and many other benefits. These results are only beneficial to your role as a caregiver, and it ensures that your loved one is getting quality and consistent care from you.
Tips on Self-Care
(1) Get rid of guilt: This is a topic that comes up a lot in the caregiving world. Caregivers often express guilt because they do not think what they do is enough or they do not want to let go of control over certain situations. Sometimes, they feel guilty because they develop anger and resentment toward their situation but then feel bad about it. One of the most common reasons people feel guilty is because some people wish they could think about themselves more. These are all normal feelings, but we want to encourage you to not let guilt paralyze you.
Ultimately, guilt is not a very productive emotion if you dwell on it for too long. Understand that feeling guilty in some situations is normal, but let the emotion pass through you as opposed to dwelling with the emotion for days to come. Also, do not feel ashamed to take some time off for yourself as taking a break every now and then can be good for you and your loved one.
(2) Take care of your body: One of the worst things you can do to yourself is to neglect your physical health. Your overall physical health is connected to other aspects of your health, like mental and emotional wellbeing. Take some time to think about what exercises you like to do, and schedule them for a few days out of the week. It is understandable if you are too busy some days-life happens. But it is important to try and devote some time to physical activity during the week, maybe two or three days each week. Physical activity can help you sleep better, improve mood, as well as help you maintain a regular weight.
(3) Take breaks: Taking breaks is essential for self-care. Without breaks, we would all just collapse from exhaustion (maybe you have felt like you've wanted to!). We must take breaks to help our bodies and minds re-energize. A great thing any caregiver can do is to ask for help. There is no shame in it. Asking for help can allow you the extra time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Some options for additional help include asking other family members or hiring a professionally trained caregiver. Taking some time to slow down and to spend some time doing things other than working will greatly benefit your mental health.
If you are interested in ElderCare at Home
and learning more about what we can do to help,
call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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"How to Give an Alzheimer's Hug
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Caregiver Support Groups
Open Support Groups for Family Caregivers
Caring for someone that has Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other cognitive impairment is hard. These support groups are attended by caregivers who are struggling with all kinds of different challenges and emotions.
ElderCare at Home in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, facilitates Caregiver Support Groups throughout the Palm Beach County area (Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boca Raton)
Our Alzheimer's caregiver support groups are different! Our caregivers are able to come together and share in a warm, relaxed and nurturing environment.
We also offer a monthly telephone support group for all Alzheimer's caregivers who are either unable to attend in person, or live out of state.
Call (561) 588-4545 to RSVP
for any of the support groups listed.
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Career Opportunities
Accepting New CNA and HHA Registrations
We are currently recruiting independent contractors who not
only enjoy working with the memory impaired, but who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.
Do you have these qualities?
- Experience
- Compassion
- Loyalty
- Commitment
- Kindness
- Professionalism
Referral opportunities are available throughout South Florida.We've been helping
caregivers like you
find employment for over 17 years. As an Independent Contractor, you tell us exactly where you want to
work; how many hours you can devote to your clients; and the type of caregiving situations you are looking for!
Call us Today (561) 585-0400 or Apply Online
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The Best Compliment
Refer Your Friends and Family
The best compliment you can give us is the referral of your friends and family! We always appreciate referrals from our satisfied clients to friends and family members or professional resources. To send us a referral, simply call (561) 585-0400. Thank you! We welcome the opportunity to serve the people you care about. |
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