How do I find help as a caregiver? According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 75 million Americans serve as caregivers for elderly and disabled individuals. As a friend, family member, neighbor, or a paid caregiver, you shoulder a heavy burden and provide invaluable help for … [Read more...] about Creating a Support System for Caregivers
Processing Grief: Finding Your New Normal After Someone You Care for Dies
The loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. In addition to wading through legal documents and getting arrangements in order, feelings of depression, loneliness, anger, and other emotions can be difficult to process. How do you heal from the loss of a loved one? Grieving is different for … [Read more...] about Processing Grief: Finding Your New Normal After Someone You Care for Dies
Elder Care Matters
I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments spent delivering lunch … [Read more...] about Elder Care Matters
How to Support Caregivers
Supporting Family Caregivers As we get older, we realize how real the conversation with family is about caring for a loved one, especially if that loved one is yourself. For many, that conversation ends with someone in the family taking on the role of caregiver. At CareLink, we know the trials and … [Read more...] about How to Support Caregivers
Homebound and Happy: 3 Enjoyable Activities for Homebound Seniors
Most seniors prefer to live in the privacy of their own homes over retirement communities and nursing home facilities, and understandably so. The freedom and independence of living in one’s home can do wonders for physical and mental health. Organizations like CareLink seek to support homebound … [Read more...] about Homebound and Happy: 3 Enjoyable Activities for Homebound Seniors
