by opal2carers | Jul 9, 2019 | Caregivers, Child Care
46% of caregivers suffer from depression, just one of the signs of caregiver burnout. Others include: You have much less energy than you once hadYou are constantly sick and rundownYou are constantly exhausted even though you sleep at nightYou neglect your own needs...
by opal2carers | Jun 26, 2019 | Brain Health
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take a break from care-giving. This type of care focuses on helping family caregivers recharge, ease their stress, and avoid caregiver burnout. Rather than spending time...
by opal2carers | Jun 26, 2019 | Brain Health
What is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s? According to the Mayo Clinic, early-onset Alzheimer’s is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Of all the people who have Alzheimer’s disease, about 5 percent develop symptoms before age 65. Most people...
by opal2carers | Apr 23, 2019 | Home Care
When thinking of dementia, most of us think about memory but this is only one of six ways dementia can change how our mind works. To receive a diagnosis of dementia, you need to have your cognition change in two of the following six ways: Complex AttentionExecutive...
by opal2carers | Apr 23, 2019 | Home Care
We often hear about the sacrifices caregivers make, but we don’t hear enough about the benefits of being a caregiver. Caregivers gain a lot from their role. In fact, many caregivers feel that caregiving has helped shape who they are. These benefits make us better...
