Are You Suffering from Caregiver Burnout?

Caregiver in Granite Bay CA: Caregiver Burnout

When family members are responsible for the primary care of an aging relative, they are doing a wonderful thing and providing a great service. However, if they try to take on all of the duties themselves without getting help, they are more likely to suffer from a condition known as caregiver burnout. It’s very common […]

New Blood Sugar Test Could Help Seniors Better Manage Their Diabetes

Caregiver in Granite Bay CA: Blood Sugar Testing

In late-September 2017, the FDA approved a new glucose monitor that checks blood sugar levels without collecting blood from a finger prick. The FreeStyle Libre Flash has a sensor that attaches to the back of the arm. The monitor collects a blood sugar reading when it’s waved over that sensor. Understanding Diabetes. Diabetes is a […]

Overcoming Denial in Your Caregiver Journey

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Caregiver in Granite Bay CA Becoming a family caregiver for their elderly parents is not something that most people ever even consider when they are younger. Most people look up to their parents with a sense that they are simply always going to be there, or that they are “invincible” in a way and will […]

Caregiver Tips: Coping with Back Pain

Caregiver in Granite Bay CA Being a family caregiver for your elderly parents is challenging. Managing their care tasks can be strenuous on your body, leaving you with an aching back. Nearly all adults will experience some degree of back pain throughout their lives, but if you are dealing with soreness on a daily basis […]

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