Family Caregiver Role Growing in Queens According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, family caregiving jumped significantly from 2015 to 2020 and it does not seem like the trend is turning around anytime soon. Now, over 41 million Americans are caring for loved ones. That’s a 16.8% jump in just 5 years.…
Absolutely. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms are known to worsen during times of stress, and we have more than anecdotal evidence to prove it. An analysis of 16 medical studies confirms that stress can exacerbate RA symptoms significantly. And that link is even more profound in individuals who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), like many of our…
Caregiving is an inarguably stressful career. Spending most of your time and energy dedicated to someone else’s wellbeing is noble, but it’s not always easy. So, shake off the stress of caregiving in Brooklyn Heights and give yourself the gift of these simple, mindful spiritual practices to soothe caregiver stress. Stress tends to build, unnoticed, so…
For many caregivers, it is in their very nature to care selflessly for another, putting their own needs, feelings, and problems aside to ensure the safety and healing of their loved one or friend. But, too often, caregivers reach damaging and unhealthy levels of stress before they come to the point of reaching out for…
According to The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP, “the prevalence of caregiving for someone age 50 or older is up significantly—estimated at 16.8 percent compared to 14.3 percent in 2015. This means that one in six Americans are caregivers of someone 50 years old or older.” While many of them took the responsibility of…
Being a caregiver is one of the most stressful jobs a person can have. The mental and physical energy involved is enormous and often underestimated and unrecognized by other not directly in this situation. To devote yourself to caring for others is truly admirable, but it is also important to take time to care for…
Caregivers Have Their Limits Many caregivers in New York and Brooklyn who experience caregiver stress try to keep going despite emotional and physical fatigue. They often put their patients before themselves, allowing their stress to grow and manifest in poor health. It’s important to note that this avoidance is not necessarily sustainable. While the selflessness…
Now that the warm weather is reliably here, your senior patient will be eager to get outside. Consult your calendar, have a discussion and plan appropriate senior summer outings that cater to your senior’s interests and mobility level. Parks are a popular choice, but there are many other venues that can provide a relaxing afternoon…
“There are only four kinds of people in the world. ~ Those who have been caregivers. ~ Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ― Rosalyn Carter Statistics on Caregiving According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and the AARP Public Policy Institute, an…
Taking care of ill or elderly relatives is a complicated and stressful situation. That stress is compounded in the case of long-distance caregiving. As more and more adult children care for their elderly parents, this issue is becoming more common. According to a survey conducted by the MetLife Mature Market Institute and the National Alliance…