Posts by Susan Myer, RN, BSN, CCRN, CDP
How to Cope with Anger as a Family Caregiver
Caregiver in Hunterdon NJ: At some point as a family caregiver, you’re going to experience anger. If you can learn how to deal with that anger effectively, it’s less likely to derail you.
Read MoreWays a Support Group Might Help You As You Care for Your Parent
Elderly Care in Westfield NJ: Being a family caregiver for an elderly adult can be challenging and stressful. Going through difficult emotions and stress when you are caring for your parent does not mean that you do not love them or that you do not want to be with them.
Read MorePreparing Your Aging Parent for a Trip to the Dentist
Home Care in Hunterdon NJ: A large percentage of the older population throughout the United States suffers serious oral health issues.
Read MoreDecorating for the Holiday during Halloween Safety Month
Senior Care in Warren NJ: October is Halloween Safety Month. As a family caregiver it is your responsibility to keep your parent safe and healthy, but you also want to make sure that they are able to live the highest quality of life possible, which includes having fun and enjoying the favorite holidays of the year.
Read MoreCoping with Caregiver Stress
Caregiver in Bernardsville NJ: Being a family caregiver for your elderly parent can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling decisions that you can make in your life.
Read MoreExercise Strategies for Caregivers
Caregiver in Berkeley Heights NJ: From the millions of things you have to do for your aging parent to taking care of your own family, caregivers often do not take the time needed to care for themselves.
Read MoreFall Breakfast Ideas to Add Variety to Your Loved One’s Healthy Eating Routine
Home Care in New Providence NJ: As a caregiver, serving healthy, balanced meals is likely to be part of your everyday routine. You know the importance of a healthy diet as it helps your loved one to stay healthier, happier, and more energetic.
Read MoreSeptember 18-24 is National Shingles Week
Senior Care in Somerset NJ: Did you know that 1 in every 3 adults over the age of 60 will get shingles at some point in their life?
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Depression Among the Elderly during Suicide Prevention Week
Elderly Care in Scotch Plains NJ: September 5 through 11 is Suicide Prevention Week. This is an important time for you as a family caregiver to understand the risk for depression that your aging parent might face and how this depression can negatively impact their life.
Read MoreCar Safety for Emergency Situations
Caregiver in Westfield NJ: September is National Preparedness Month. As a family caregiver, this is the ideal opportunity for you to take the time to evaluate your parent’s emergency and disaster preparation and make meaningful changes that will help them to stay safer and healthier in the event that they encounter a weather disaster or other emergency situation.
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