Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. This sobering statistic, combined with the fact that aging also increases or risk of a heart attack, might lead you to ask, “What can I do to improve my heart health?” With the arrival of spring, it’s a perfect time to renew and refresh our daily activities to include more heart healthy foods, and increased exercise for a healthy heart.
One of the most selfless acts you can do for a loved one is to care for them during their time of need. However, even though your heart is in the right place, your brain and body carry the burden of providing quality care. Caregiver burnout occurs when you become overwhelmed with the enormous tasks associated with taking care of someone. At Nye Health Services, we can offer help for caregivers. Don’t wait until you feel the signs of caregiver burnout, and utilize these self-care tips for mental health.
As your parents and loved ones age, it’s difficult to imagine a day when they’ll need extra help at home. After all, your dad fixed every household issue without even a YouTube tutorial to help him! Your mom was also a wizard at making an entire week’s worth of nutritious meals with her encyclopedic knowledge of cooking and baking. Watching the pillars of knowledge and strength in your family need additional support may seem overwhelming, but there are steps that you can take to ensure quality home care for your loved ones. At Nye Health Services, we’re here to walk families through the process of senior home care including the most important elements to consider when choosing a home care agency for your senior loved one.
Being a family caregiver for an aging relative is one of the most selfless acts of kindness you can offer. The ability to provide for a loved one during their time of need is extremely rewarding, but can also be extremely draining. Caregiver burnout can unintentionally creep into even the most patient and loving person’s life due to the intense emotional, physical, and mental demands of being a family caregiver. According to the American Psychological Association, caregivers experience a 23% higher level of stress hormones, which affects their health, as well as their close relationships. Who do we tend to take our extra stress out on? The ones closest to us, such as our spouses. Here, we’ll provide tips for how to continue to care for your spouse while simultaneously being a family caregiver.
