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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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Seasons Change and So Do We
Embracing Change as a Learning Experience
Family Caregiving and Transformations
As family caregivers, you probably observe changes all around you. Depending on your loved one's condition, you may notice changes in their mood, behaviors, and interactions toward you. You may notice changes within yourself as you begin to learn and grow as a caregiver. As a result, you may also change as a son, daughter, spouse, or friend. One consequence of caregiving is the far-reaching impacts it can have on your own moods and behaviors. You may notice family and friends react differently toward you or point things out regarding your behavior. Not all of these moments have to be negative. But you just notice that something within you and your relation to the outside world is different.
The responsibilities that come with caregiving often expose you to difficult realities with which you have to come to grips. You may realize some of your limitations, weaknesses, and breaking points. On the opposite side, you may pick up on your strengths and abilities you never thought you possessed. All that said, the common denominator in all of these newfound discoveries is usually stress. Stress can often transform the relationships you have with others within your immediate family, your husband or wife, and friends. Perhaps you no longer have the time to devote to socializing due to the endless list of tasks in front of you. As a result, you may grow apart from some people or closer to others.
As difficult as it may be to identify these slight (or not-so-slight) transformations within and outside of you, they are always happening and influencing our lives. As our loved one's change before us, we also change in relation to them, responding to new health challenges or their own life philosophies that form as a result of aging. We are often forced to adapt to these new situations for the benefit of those you're caring for. This can sometimes force you to realize aspects about yourself of which you weren't aware.
Caregiving can come with a lot of uncertainties. With these uncertainties come the opportunity to learn more about yourself. This month, we encourage you to be mindful of the ways you respond to others around you and challenges before you. Take moments to think about your reactions to events that make you uncomfortable. This mindfulness will keep you rooted in your work and role as a caregiver. Know that change will happen, and not all change is bad. Sometimes, changes you wish never happened can be restored to normal. But to fix those changes or to preserve what you like requires a mindful attitude. Understanding that some states are only temporary can give you enough motivation to get through a difficult period of days, months, or years. Be receptive to changes you undergo, and embrace transformations as they force you to learn more about your own humanity, your capacity to love others, and your ability to take on challenges you never thought possible.
Our local phone number is 561-585-0400. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have!
[1]Source:https://www.agingcare.com/articles/elderly-disaster-emergency-preparedness-145628.htm
If you have any questions or want to learn more
about how ElderCare can help,
then please call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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ElderCare at Home's Tips and 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:
Download our Caregiver Tips & Tools
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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Memory Care at Home
A Video for Family Caregivers
Changes in memory and cognitive function affect not only the person who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, but it also affects family members and loved ones. Often, the primary caregiver is a spouse or family member who doesn't realize the toll full-time caregiving can place on their physical and mental well-being. ElderCare at Home can help!
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Evolving Relationships and Caregiving
Family Caregiving and Social Relationships
In 2014, NPR published an article about a man, Rick, caregiving for his wife diagnosed with dementia and the challenges that follow adopting such a role [1]. The situation is devastating. The wife can no longer remember that Rick is married to her despite their 42 years of marriage. Since the beginning of his wife's diagnosis, Rick has not stopped, waking up early every morning to cook breakfast for his wife and getting ready for the day. He is attentive to the various activities his wife needs to perform to maintain a semblance of a normal life, and as a result, he hardly has time for his own life. One of the biggest problems, according to Rick, is social isolation. It's not just the relationship with Rick's wife that has altered, but his relationship with friends and surrounding family.
If you are a family caregiver, perhaps points from the above story resonated with your experience. Having a loved one with dementia not only alters your relation with them, but with the other interpersonal relationships that have defined your life up until this point. And this is not your loved one's fault. It's a natural consequence of the caregiving experience. And even if you expect this to be the case, it can be an insurmountable challenge. Many caregivers feel as if they should not have to worry about their life and friends over the responsibilities they assume as a caregiver. But this worry is a common one, and it is a worry worth having. Your interpersonal relationships are essential to your emotional and mental health. So you must confront some of the changes that will inevitably take place.
Which leads us to the question: How can a caregiver manage changing relationships? First, the relationship with your loved one is altered because of the illness you both are living with, albeit in different ways. Many caregivers experience complex emotions about their relationship with their loved one throughout their caregiving journey. For instance, they may feel a sense of duty to care for their loved one because they are the spouse, daughter, son, etc. They may perform all their caregiving duties out of genuine love. However, many caregivers feel anger and resentment toward their loved one because of the amount of stress that has been placed on their life. Knowing that you will experience this array of emotions is the first step to managing them and responding to your emotions in logical and healthy ways. Know that it is normal to feel resentment, anger, and guilt as a caregiver. Know also that it is okay to admit limitations and to focus on yourself sometimes. It is okay to ask a close family member, friend, or even hiring a professional to take over for a few hours out of the day so you can give yourself some time alone. Which leads us to the second point in our discussion: Maintaining social relationships apart from your loved one.
It is true that your daily schedule is packed with responsibilities and tasks to perform as a caregiver. But what if you did have a few hours to yourself? What if your friend agreed to help for a few hours to watch over your loved one? What if you found a set of arrangements that gave you a little more flexibility with your schedule? If you had some extra time, it could make a world of difference catching up with other friends and family members. Even if this is something you choose not to do, it could be beneficial to spend some time alone, walking, thinking, and organizing your thoughts. In other words, you should not feel guilty for desiring other arrangements. And if you are able to work out arrangements that give you some time to yourself, it is crucially beneficial to your mental health for you to pursue them. We are not providing you with a plan or making specific suggestions. We just want to convey that all of your emotions are justified, and it is okay to want moments when you are not expected to be a caregiver. Focusing on yourself at times can even make you a better caregiver.
ElderCare at Home is here to help you. Please let us know if you have any questions by calling
1-888-285-0093 or visiting our
website.
If you are interested in ElderCare at Home
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Client Referral Program
A Promotional Offer From ElderCare at Home
ElderCare at Home would like to thank you!
As you know, our mission is to help seniors live confidently and age gracefully at home for as long as possible. We are continually working to educate the community about the services that we provide. However, it is often difficult to get this information to everyone.
ElderCare at Home would like to ask for your help in this endeavor. If you know of anyone who could benefit from our services, simply give them one of our Client Referral Program flyers with your name written on it and prompt them to schedule a FREE assessment. If they retain our services, we will give each of you 15% off a week's worth of services*!
Thank you so much for your help! We really appreciate it.
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Sleep: Why We Need It
An Ar
ticle from the ElderCare at Home Blog
Would you believe that in the 1940s less than 8% of people (in the UK) were trying to get by on six hours of sleep or less per night. Today, the figure is almost 1 out of every two people.[1] Similar trends are happening in other countries, like the U.S. What is going on? [. . .]
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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 more than 17 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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