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Caregiving Within Difficult Family Dynamics

It is no surprise that difficult family dynamics can affect a caregiver’s attitude. For people who have been brought up by loving parents who took care of all their needs, providing the same degree of care may simply be second nature. But what if you have been negatively affected by childhood experiences and have resolved […]

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What Every Orange County Family Caregiver Should Know

If you’re providing care for a senior loved one, it’s probable that you fell into the responsibility without any formal training: you saw the requirement, and gallantly stepped forward to fulfill it. Yet, at CareWorks Health Services, substantial training is provided to each of our professional in-home caregivers before they are fully equipped to safely […]

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Turning a Bad Day Into a Great One as a Family Caregiver

“What a crazy day,” we sometimes bemoan, shrugging our shoulders despondently. Naturally, sometimes things happen that are totally out of your control, plus some days they seem to happen at the same time – making us wish we’d chose to simply remain in bed! But the truth is, there actually are steps we can all […]

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When Family Dynamics Impact Taking Care of Elderly Parents

If you want to see a family that has unending patience with each other, stays together through any situation and has unconditional love for each other, you’ll want to watch reruns of The Waltons. But if your family is like most, there’s at least some degree of dysfunction, some leftover stubborn sibling rivalry, and in […]

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Try These Timesaving Tips for Caregivers and Cut Back on Stress

“If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are in the “sandwich generation”, most likely you can relate to this sentiment, as you are constantly juggling the needs of your children and the needs of your aging parents. The following timesaving tips, however, may help to shave just a few […]

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You’re Not Alone: Help is Here, Laguna Hills Senior Caregivers

We’re a do-it-yourself society; one that particularly values self-reliance, and applauds the people that pull themselves up by their bootstraps and handle as much as possible by themselves. However, the reality is, there are some things we just can’t accomplish all alone; things that can possibly cause injury to ourselves or perhaps other people when […]

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3 Tips to Help Caregivers Let Go of Guilt

When you are a family member providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one, you experience a broad range of emotions, challenges and rewards on a regular basis. In fact, very few (if any) emotions don’t come into play at one time or another during caregiving – and sometimes, the full spectrum of […]

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4 Tips for Solving Dementia-Related Clothing Problems

It is an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad prepare for the day. You’ve picked out several outfit options for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same clothes for a few days now, in spite of your gentle requests each […]

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The Best Senior Care Products to Make Their Life Easier, and Yours!

Each day as a caregiver brings new opportunities and challenges when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for the person you love. The good news is that innovative solutions are continuously emerging, intended to help you manage your responsibilities more efficiently and make life more comfortable for your loved one. Check out […]

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Know the Signs of Caregiver Burden and How to Overcome It

Looking after an older loved one is an act of love and devotion. However, it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared laughter and smiles can quickly be overshadowed by the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with constant caregiving. This challenging journey can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and […]

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An Optimistic Outlook on Aging Can Make All the Difference!

Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should not be just about medical appointments or managing medications; you’re enriching their life, making each day more meaningful. It is amazing what an improvement an optimistic outlook on aging can have on a person’s wellbeing, and in your role as family […]