Caregiver Newsletter
Caregiver News 6.2022
Caregivers may be eligible for benefits if they are working and need to take time off to care for a family member.
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Everyone yearns for time to relax and refresh during the summer months – especially sun-starved New Englanders. But if you’re a family caregiver, a ‘carefree’ vacation may be hard to come by. – If you leave town, who will take your place? – If you bring your loved one with you, will your vacation venue be equipped for their special needs?
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Caregivers often feel like they don’t have enough time in the day, but failure to plan for winter storms can lead to additional challenges and increased caregiver stress. Caregivers don’t have to be at the mercy of bad weather. These five tips for caregivers will help keep seniors safe when winter weather strikes. 1. Know What’s Coming You can’t adequately prepare for a storm if you don’t know it’s headed your way. Forecasting technology is better today than ever, but the most sophisticated weather prediction is useless if you’re not using it. Routinely checking the forecast online or watching the news can help you stay ahead of winter weather.
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This year, care for yourself too The New year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting new goals. Now is the perfect time to put yourself back on the priority list so you can get the self-care you need and deserve. It’s natural for caregivers to put themselves lats, but this subconscious habit is harmful to health – the consequences of unchecked caregiver stress are serious. Studies show that it can cause serious chronic illness and higher rates of early death. Ongoing stress also negatively affects mood, relationships, and overall well-being.
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