Category: What’s New
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Caregiving Is a Job Description (Here Are the Roles)
Are you caregiving a loved one who is elderly and relying heavily on you for all their needs? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your responsibility in this role? You are not alone. Caregiving for anyone can strain your time, attention, resources, and emotions—and while it can be deeply rewarding, let’s be honest: it can…
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Caregiver 101: The Daily Duties That Add Up (and How to Get Help)
If you’re caring for an older loved one (or a client) who is relying heavily on you, you may have discovered something surprising: caregiving is not one job—it’s about twelve jobs, and the “schedule” changes without notice. You’re coordinating care, tracking details, making decisions, and offering steady reassurance, all while trying to keep your own…
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Caregiver Burnout: Caring for Your Spouse
Recognizing the Signs and Finding Family and Caregiver Support Spousal caregiving is on the rise in the United States, with about 22% of the nation’s 40 million caregivers caring for chronically ill, disabled, or aging partners. Many of the calls that we receive at Aging Solutions involve a primary caregiver who is overwhelmed by the…
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The Time To Start Planning For Care Is Now!
We all lead busy lives. Between your work life, family time, personal care, and the occasional time off, it’s hard to think about the long run. But the months and years whizz by, and, well, we’re not getting any younger! Perhaps you’re getting ready to retire, or you recently retired. It’s easy to get…
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Caring for Elderly Parents And Your Children? It’s Tough Being A Part of the “Sandwich Generation”
Many adults in their 40s, 50s and older spend at least some time caring for their aging parents. But what if you also need to raise and take care of your own kids simultaneously? Congratulations, you’re now a member of The Sandwich Generation! The Sandwich Generation is defined as having to raise children under 18,…
