As a caregiver practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of practicing mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and increase our ability to focus. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of being aware of your current surroundings and experiences. Similar to […]
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Compassion fatigue
What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue often goes unnoticed when one is focused on the needs of others on a regular basis. As a result, this exhaustion leads to stress that can impact the ability to feel empathy or compassion for others. Sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress (STS) compassion fatigue can take its […]
Why In-Home Care?
Care from home an option Many people don’t want to leave the comfort of their family home in the later years of their life. For these individuals, In-home care is a great choice! For others, home is no longer comfortable and they look forward to a new home for a new season. They may seek […]
What Is Dementia?
What is dementia? Am I at risk? Can I prevent it? Isn’t it just memory loss in old age? September is Dementia awareness month so it is the perfect time to ask these questions and to discover what dementia entails, who it affects, and how we can support those who are living with dementia. “Dementia […]