It’s been a long year. Travel plans got canceled during the pandemic, and many families had to stay home and find local, safe activities on their days off. You’re vaccinated and can travel again. You’re not sure if you should bring your parents or figure something else out. Here are tips as the family caregiver for summer travel.

Check Local Rules on Travel

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Family Caregiver Tips Who Plan to Travel This Summer

As the nation comes out of the pandemic, travel rules are still changing. Make sure you know the current regulations in the area where you’re going. You may still need to wear a mask when you’re in a restaurant or store. Some stores and restaurants have their own rules, too. Be respectful of the store or restaurant owner’s wishes.

See if you’re required to have been vaccinated. If you’re heading out of the country, make sure you have all of the required vaccinations. For example, France is one of many countries asking for proof of an AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccination. Children 11 or younger must submit a negative COVID test that’s no more than 48 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) old.

Some countries, such as Italy and the United Kingdom, still ask visitors to self-isolate for 10 days. If you’re only planning on being in the country for a week, it may put a damper on many of the activities you want to do. Rules change regularly, so it’s important to keep track of what different states and countries require.

Decide If Your Parents Will Join You and Consider Having a Caregiver Accompany You

You help your parents with daily activities of living. You cook their meals, help with housework, and drive them around. If you go away and they’re still at home, who is going to help them? Is it better to include them on your vacation?

What if you do decide to have them join you? Will you have to adjust your travel plans? It may be helpful to ask a home care agency if it’s possible to get a caregiver to travel with you. While you’re engaging in activities outside of your parents’ interests or abilities, the caregiver can take your parents on outings that interest them.

You may prefer to leave your parents at home. It’s possible to do that and make sure they’re not alone. With caregivers helping out, you know they’re safe and have all of their needs cared for in your absence.

Call our caregiver expert and ask about respite care services. While you go off on vacation, your parents have a professional caregiver to help out. Caregivers can take over for you until you return. When you do come back, you’ll be recharged and ready to help your parents again.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month – July

We are pleased to announce that Julia Parks has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for July. Julia has only been with Generations since March 2020, but she has already worked with several of our clients. She has a gift for knowing how to make people feel special and our clients love her positive outlook and passion for caregiving. Julia was absolutely thrilled to be selected as Caregiver of the Month – the presentation of her award held extra significance as she is leaving us in the beginning of August to pursue her nursing degree.

Julia, best of luck to you in your new endeavor and thank you for being a part of our team!

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month – June

Congratulations to Fama Cassamajor Gilot, our Caregiver of the Month for June! Fama has been with Generations since May 2019. We truly value her dependability and willingness to help out when needed. Her smile is guaranteed to brighten your day! We really enjoyed surprising Fama at her client’s home – she was very excited to receive her award certificate and gift card.

Fama, thank you for all that you do!

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Congratulations to Elmarie Jeantilus, our Caregiver of the Month for April! Elmarie has been with Generations Home Healthcare for two years. Her clients really appreciate her warmth and compassion. We know that we can always count on her to be reliable and flexible.

We surprised Elmarie with a pandemic-safe visit and presented her with a gift card and several other special gifts – here she is modeling her new Generations fleece jacket. If you look at her eyes, you can see her smile right through her mask.

Thank you, Elmarie, for everything you do!

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month for April

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Congratulations to Shawn Johnson, our Caregiver of the Month for May! Shawn joined Generations in October 2019 – she is an exceptional caregiver who is able to work with all different types of clients. If you know her, then you know how she can light up a room with her presence.

We truly value her dependability and availability! Her clients cannot say enough nice things about her. Shawn was surprised when we showed up at her client’s home – she loved her Generations fleece, her gift card, and all of her other gifts.

Thank you for everything you do!

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month for May

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Our Amazing Director of Nursing

Our amazing Director of Nursing, Lauren, always ensures that our caregivers and clients have everything that they need. Here she is out in the field – practicing social distancing, of course – delivering not just stellar advice, but also an assortment of essential supplies: gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and thermometers.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month

Generations Home Healthcare is proud to announce that Frederick Ashong has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month! Fred has only been with us since January, but he has consistently been an exemplary caregiver since his first day on the case. His clients describe him as conscientious, compassionate, dedicated and cheerful. They truly appreciate that he is not only knowledgeable, but also proactive. We surprised Fred at his clients’ home (ensuring that we adhered strictly to Covid-19 precautions) and presented him with an award certificate and a gift card.

Congratulations, Fred and thank you for all that you do!

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Caregiver of the Month

We are delighted to announce that Bernadette Kariuki has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month! Our team gathered together and made a surprise visit to Bernadette to share the good news – then we presented her with fresh flowers, apple pie (her favorite), and a gift card. Bernadette consistently goes above and beyond – everyone who knows her is fully aware of her amazing talent and patience. She has been a valued member of Generations for over ten years.

Congratulations, Bernadette and thank you so much for everything that you do!

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.

Something that might frustrate you as a caregiver could be that you’re angry now more than you ever used to be. Anger is an emotion that everyone experiences, but there are appropriate times to experience it and ways to express it.

Caregiver Bernardsville NJ – Dealing with Anger Takes Conscious Effort

The Situations Around You Aren’t about You

Lots of times anger shows up because you’re frustrated and haven’t been able to manage that feeling or because someone else is exhibiting angry feelings and they’re taking it out on you. If your senior is having anger management issues, that is going to wear on you. The thing is, that anger isn’t usually about you. It might be directed at you, but it’s really about her situation and about the fact that she feels safe expressing those feelings in your presence. If you can remember that, you might be able to avoid getting drawn into those feelings yourself

Anger Is Normal and Valid, but Sometimes it Gets in the Way

You absolutely can and should feel angry when the situation calls for that response. There are plenty of times as your elderly family member’s advocate that something or someone is going to need to see that you’re angered by a situation. But how you express that anger matters. Yelling and screaming comes across more as a tantrum than an expression of genuine anger. Anger can be motivational and it can help you to get things done, but not if you’re experiencing it all the time.

You Have to Take Care of Yourself Properly

If you’re not focusing on taking care of yourself, you’re going to have a more difficult time with anger and when it’s appropriate. Self-care helps you to be able to center yourself and to be able to step back from some situations when you need to do so. When you ignore your own needs, it’s difficult for you to avoid getting sucked into every situation and you’re more likely to take other people’s words and actions much more personally.

Respite Time Can Be the Right Answer

One of the first and best steps in beginning your self-care routine and learning to harness your anger for appropriate times is to take time away. Respite time can give you the chance you need to catch your breath, both emotionally and literally. Leaving your senior with home care providers ensures she’s cared for and that you can focus on you for a little while.

It’s not about stopping yourself from feeling anger while you’re taking care of your senior. The real issue is how you deal with your anger and what you do to make sure that when you do express anger, it’s because the situation warrants that expression.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Caregiver Services in Bernardsville NJ, please talk to the caring staff at Generations Home Health Care today. Providing Home Care in Somerset, Essex, Union, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. Call us today at (908) 290-0691 or (973) 241-4534.