Caregiving

Man Using Computer with Family On Screen
May 31st, 2021

How Family Caregiving Is Changing

The number of American family members caring for adult relations is on the rise, according to data from the National Alliance for Caregiving’s (NAC) 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. study. “When looking at caregivers for adults only, the prevalence of caregiving has risen from 16.6% in 2015 to 19.2% in 2020 — an increase of Read more >>

woman looking at mother
May 10th, 2021

Let’s Bring Joy and Meaning to the Lives of Older Adults

From childhood games to professional sports, some of Jeremy Bloom’s biggest supporters were his grandparents. They were a consistent source of wisdom and guidance and their unwavering support instilled Bloom with the confidence to pursue and accomplish his big goals and dreams. Bloom founded Wish of a Lifetime to honor his grandparents and other elders Read more >>

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April 1st, 2021

Caregiving: What the Pandemic Taught Us

After a year of living under COVID restrictions, we’ve learned some new things and had other lessons reinforced. Here’s our look at key takeaways from 2020 for family caregivers and seniors. Lesson 1: Adopt Different Ways to Communicate & Socialize For most of us, the biggest lesson from year one of the pandemic was learning Read more >>

Caregivers May Receive Tax Breaks on Seniors’ Medical Expenses
March 25th, 2021

Tax Tips for Family Caregivers

Read our Tax advice & Tips for Family Caregivers. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

mother in a wheelchair sitting with daughter
February 18th, 2021

Signs of Caregiver Stress Syndrome

That constellation of physical, mental and emotional stress you’re feeling as a family caregiver, has a name: Caregiver Stress Syndrome (CSS). A syndrome is a set of symptoms that consistently manifest together. CSS is characterized by these symptoms: Isolation Licensed marriage and family therapist Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT, of San Diego describes this as “withdrawing Read more >>

Family celebrating
December 3rd, 2020

New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

As the New Year approaches once again, it may often bring a feeling of optimism, which is much needed given this challenging time. That’s a welcoming gift, especially for those of us caring for the elderly. To help maximize this optimism, we have gathered 13 New Year’s resolutions geared specifically toward caregivers. New Year’s Resolutions Read more >>

Mother and daughter hugging
July 1st, 2020

Self-Care Advice for Family Caregivers

As the American population ages, the number of family caregivers increases, too. That means taking care of your loved ones and yourself. One significant health impact for caregivers is – not surprisingly – stress. Left unattended, these feelings can develop into caregiver stress syndrome. That’s why it’s vital that you put as much importance on Read more >>

Family and friends doing a video conference on laptop at home
July 1st, 2020

Caregiver Tips: Technology for Seniors to Connect with Family

One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and need to have family and tribe and a sense of belonging to be psychologically whole,” says Andrew Duxbury, professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics Read more >>

man looking at phone
May 27th, 2020

Family Caregivers Get a Hand from Lifeline

Providing care to someone in need is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Without hesitation and often without compensation, family caregivers provide essential assistance to aging partners and relatives, family members living with disabilities, and others. We know. Supporting Our Family Caregivers Many of us at Lifeline are also family carers. Read more >>

Prevent Caregiver Isolation with a Strong Support System
December 6th, 2019

Caregiver Burnout: How to Prevent Caregiver Social Isolation

Most of us caregivers don’t even realize we’ve become isolated until we’ve been disconnected for a while. Caregiver isolation comes on gradually, starting with a single decision to skip a social activity. That becomes a habit and soon enough it’s difficult to get out of our routine even to run a small personal errand. As Read more >>

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