With the raging pandemic refuse to bow down, it has become a challenging task to keep the elders safe. COVID-19 is affecting people of all age groups, but the elderly are the most vulnerable. While it is tough to keep them confined within the four walls of a home, you can’t let them venture outside […]
Whenever there is a perceived or real threat, we experience a sea of emotions like fear, anger, and stress. With more than 400,000 deaths across the world, COVID-19 is no more a threat, but a harsh reality. As several countries have implemented various measures to restrict free movement; schools, daycare centers, offices, shops, and places […]
Maria is feeling grateful for all calls that she is receiving now from her loved ones. Even the church members and her neighbors are now enquiring about her. Maria’s husband has dementia, and she is his sole caregiver. Earlier, she does not feel good when other people show their concern just because she is a […]
COVID-19 pandemic has compelled millions of people to make changes in their daily routine. With the closure of schools and the necessity to work from home, people are now taking care of their seniors and kids. The workload has increased substantially. There is also the need to be continuously vigilant to safeguard the health of […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is refusing to slow down. The restrictions are now a bit relaxed, but still, a substantial number of people are getting infected each day. So, there is no other alternative other than to adapt to the new normal, but things are extremely challenging for healthcare professionals and caregivers. They can’t practice social […]
Martha is working round the clock. She is feeling exhaustive but had no time to take a break. She has to now prepare the meals, and at the same time has to ensure that her mother has taken the medicines. Yes, she is a family caregiver, and the pandemic has taken a toll on her […]
Some people think that caregiving is a job that causes depression. So, they are always reluctant to share caregiving responsibilities. However, this is not the truth. It is the continuous guilt of not doing enough to provide the best possible care to loved ones that caregivers started to feel depressed. Depression is also triggered by […]
As per the latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S.A has already witnessed 2. 94 million cases of coronavirus. It is tough to acknowledge that more than 165000 people have lost their lives. Amidst this scenario, many U.S states are already lifting curbs to bring the economy back on the track. The general […]
The pandemic has caused deaths all over the world forcing millions of people to stay indoors and taking precautions like never before. Caregivers taking care of their family members are also experiencing countless challenges and a sense of depression. They need help but are reluctant to ask their family members. So, if you are someone […]
While COVID-19 has made the millennial understood about an increased need to take care of their loved ones, family caregivers are feeling unprecedented challenges. Taking care of a loved one is not new to them, but the challenge is to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities while maintaining social distancing and minimizing the possibilities of getting infected. […]
The world is today dealing with one of the most severe public health emergency. With more than 99462 deaths in the United States of America, healthcare organizations are under tremendous stress. Apart from people with COVID-19 symptoms, some patients are in dire need of medical care for diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular problems, Rheumatoid […]
Do you know the stress of caregiving if left unchecked can lead to serious health implications? Family caregivers put themselves at the bottom of their priority list. Many even skip scheduled doctor’s appointments for the sake of taking care of their loved ones. They don’t find time to pay attention to their diet or health. […]
At present, over 6 million Americans are struggling to provide care for their loved one as a long-distance caregiver. Most of these are females. They are the ones who don’t live with the person whom they are providing care due to work commitments or other reasons. During COVID-19, travel restrictions at various places and the […]
Social distancing has become a buzzword in the wake of COVID19. People are now avoiding physical meetings. They can’t invite their friends at home. For caregivers, practicing social distancing is tough. They have to take care of their loved ones, which sometimes demand physical proximity for assisting in bathing, walking, eating, and much more. So, […]
Old age is a golden time to relax. If you are a caregiver of your aging parents or seniors, you might be always thinking of ways to keep them happy. Maybe because of your work responsibilities, you are not able to spend quality time with them, which is making them unhappy. It is also true […]
While most people are focused on protecting themselves from getting infected during a pandemic, for caregivers the scenario is even more challenging. Not only they have to be continuously on their toes to ensure that they remain protected, but they have to also remain ready to handle the countless caregiving responsibilities. However, a pandemic does […]
While we all take precautionary measures to ensure we remain safe, we end up getting injuries that are sometimes serious. A hip injury is one such injury. When a loved one has such an injury and later on surgery, life becomes a little difficult not only for that person. So, if you are a caregiver […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is claiming lives across the world. In USA alone, the disease has caused the death of more than 56,000 people! As per research findings and reports, seniors over 60 are more susceptible to infection. Chances of catching an infection are more if they have some preexisting ailments such as lung disease, diabetes, […]
