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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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Women's History Month, 2020
Women's History Month: Recognizing Female Family Caregivers
March is
Women's History Month
. During this month, society takes time to acknowledge the accomplishments, contributions, and impacts women have made to a broad range of fields, like politics, science, education, and sports (to name just a few). Women's History Month has its origins in "National Women's History Week" which began in 1911. But it was not until 1987, when petitioned by the National Women's History Project, that Congress passed a measure declaring March as Women's History Month. Although there are so many examples of notable and influential figures throughout women's history, we would like to take a moment to recognize those women who strive and work hard every day as family caregivers.
A majority of aging individuals who need help rely on family and friends for care. The Family Caregiving Alliance reports that an estimated 66% of family caregivers are women whose average age is near 50 years old and who spend 50% more time providing care than male caregivers.[1] In fact, in many contexts, women have borne the responsibilities of caregiving, leading to an unequal distribution of the stresses and burdens. For example, due to family caregiving, and estimated 33% of women caregivers reduced their work hours, 29% passed up job advancements, 22% took a leave of absence, 20% went from full-time to part-time workers, and 16% quit their jobs.[2] [3] So, while we should acknowledge the crucial part women play when it comes to providing care for aging loved ones, we should also work toward getting rid of the inequality that impacts female family caregivers.
While there has been in increase in male caregivers over the years, women still make up the majority of caregivers across the world.[4] Acknowledging the impact that women have as caregivers is not the only step we should take. Private and public institutions should make certain resources more accessible to give women caregivers the support they need so they are not overburdened. For example, counseling services and respite programs can be important resources to help caregivers cope with stress and maintain their roles as caregivers. Additionally, places of work can offer periods of paid leave for a given period of time to help both female and male caregivers handle circumstances that often come unexpectedly. Nobody should have to quit their job and suffer financially because their loved one develops an illness. With the appropriate resources, we can empower caregivers and reduce the hardship that comes with the role to increase their quality of life.
[1] Source: https://www.caregiver.org/women-and-caregiving-facts-and-figures
[2] Soruce: MetLife Mature Market Institute, National Alliance for Caregiving, & The National Center on Women and Aging. (1999, November). The Metlife juggling act study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved.
[3] Source: https://www.caregiver.org/women-and-caregiving-facts-and-figures
[4] Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4804270/
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888-585-0093!
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What is a Support Group?
Understanding Support Groups
In this blog, we will go over what a support group is, how it can help family caregivers, and the ways you can become a part of one. Support groups can be kind of mysterious for some since not everyone has been a part of one. But it is important to know what they are about because they can offer profound mental health benefits.
A support group is a gathering of people who have had similar experiences offer support to one another for common challenges each individual faces. Support groups can be informal or formal. Formal support groups are often organized by an institution aimed at helping a target population. For example, many caregiver support group exists to address the needs and problems family caregivers experience.
Below we will go over some of the benefits support groups can offer:
A safe place: Support groups are safe spaces where you are free to share your experience, regardless of how personal they may be. One of the primary purposes of a support group is to be heard. Often, family caregiving is a very solitary experience and other people may not exactly know what you are going through. Caregiver support groups solve that problem by getting other family caregivers in the same room to share what is going on in their lives. There is no need for embarrassment or hiding because support groups give you community support.
Common Ground: Unlike one on one counseling, caregiver support groups put you with other people who are in a similar place. One-on-one counseling is a very valuable option. Support groups, on the other hand, are there for people who would like to have the perspective of others who have been in their position. Overall, support groups provide a level of understanding that you may not feel in other settings. You can be assured that other members in the support group have some idea of what you are going through and are able to provide you with sound advice. Additionally, you are there to help others. You can share your own experiences to help people in a similar position as you.
Resources: Support groups are a resource meant to help those who join. Not only are they a place to get emotional support from likeminded people, they are also a place to learn how to navigate life going forward. Sometimes, formal support groups are headed by a knowledgeable leader who has methods on how to respond to difficult situations.
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and learning more about what we can do to help,
call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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Mindfulness and Family Caregiving
A Video for Family Caregivers
Family caregiving can be a full-time job. It can take a lot of your time and sap you of your energy. Without taking some time to reduce your stress levels and care for your mental health, you may eventually burnout.
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Leaving Your Loved One at Home: When It Becomes Dangerous
An Ar
ticle from the ElderCare at Home Blog
If you are caring for an aging loved one who has developed a degenerative neurological disorder, then you are confronted with many unknowns. How fast will the condition develop? How expensive is treatment and care? How do you schedule your time around caring for your loved one with other responsibilities at hand? Becoming a family caregiver for a loved one with a degenerative neurological disorder is life changing, and can dramatically alter your daily responsibilities, social relationships, and career.[. . .]
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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!
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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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"Be Gentle with Yourself
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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 14 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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