Caregiver stress

Assisted Living Locators Celebrates National Caregiver's Day, Recognizes Dedicated Caregivers

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Health, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Assisted living, Elderly care, Caring for people with dementia, Caregiver stress

PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior referral and placement service, is celebrating National Caregivers Day on February 19, encouraging people to show their appreciation for the dedicated caregivers who provide for the health and wellbeing of their family members and friends.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior referral and placement service, is celebrating National Caregivers Day on February 19, encouraging people to show their appreciation for the dedicated caregivers who provide for the health and wellbeing of their family members and friends.
  • Assisted Living Locators advocates for those who shoulder the work of caregiving by offering resources and free senior referral and placement services that help families find safe solutions for their aging loved ones, according to Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN.
  • "Our dementia care training enables us to provide much-needed support to find safe solutions, at no cost, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care."
  • If you are a caregiver and would like a free consultation, speak to an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor at 877-266-7788 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com
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Pandemic adding to the physical and financial stress facing many Black caregivers

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Caregiving, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Family, Caregiver stress, Elderly care, Respite care in the United States

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of 313 Black caregivers commissioned in September 2020 revealsthe toll the pandemic has taken on those providing care.

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  • A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey of 313 Black caregivers commissioned in September 2020 revealsthe toll the pandemic has taken on those providing care.
  • More than 8 in 10 Black caregivers (83%) believe they should be able to provide care without dipping into their savings.
  • "Many Black caregivers are struggling to balance work while providing care or have experienced a financial hit due to COVID-19.
  • Nearly three-quarters of current Black caregivers (73%) wish they had more help with their caregiving duties because of the increased stress of the pandemic.

Unum takes care of its employee caregivers

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Caregiving, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Family, Caregiver stress, Live-In Caregiver, Attachment theory

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Employee benefits provider Unum (NYSE: UNM) has a new benefit for its employees: paid caregiver leave.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Employee benefits provider Unum (NYSE: UNM) has a new benefit for its employees: paid caregiver leave.
  • One in six workers are caregivers , but less than one in five have access to paid family leave benefits.
  • Unum's research among more than 600 working caregivers across the country found the toll of caregiving far-reaching .
  • Many working caregivers face stress, anxiety, or depression (61%), exhaustion (49%), and financial strain (44%).

Holiday Stress Busters: Tips to Help Family Caregivers

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Articles, Caregiving, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Stress, Psychological stress, Branches of biology, Attachment theory, Caregiver stress, Family caregivers

This year, with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, holiday stress and caregiving duties may reach a new level.

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  • This year, with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, holiday stress and caregiving duties may reach a new level.
  • Managing caregiving duties on top of outside stressors such as holiday shopping, decorating and connecting with family members can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers.
  • "It's imperative that caregivers know there are things they can do to lower stress while amplifying the holiday spirit."
  • By planning ahead, being flexible and finding ways to minimize feelings of stress, caregivers can look forward to holiday festivities instead of dreading them.

State of Indiana Launches Expedited Eligibility for Programs Like Structured Family Caregiving - A Support Program for Hoosiers Caring for Loved Ones at Home During the COVID Crisis

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Caregiving, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Caregiver stress

As such, Indiana state officials have recognized the need to expand access to services and supports for individuals caring for a family member or friend at home.

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  • As such, Indiana state officials have recognized the need to expand access to services and supports for individuals caring for a family member or friend at home.
  • Administered by Caregiver Homes of Indiana, SFC is a coaching and support program for individuals that are currently caring for a family member or friend at home that also includes a financial stipend.
  • The expedited time frame means an expansion of the availability for these services when the demand for them is greatest.
  • Equally important, we needed programs like Structured Family Caregiving available to more residents, and to do so, quickly."

Care Heroes Launches Integrated Caregiver Incentive Platform to Help Providers Easily Engage and Reward Caregivers

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Medical terminology, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Electronic visit verification, Caregiving, Live-In Caregiver, Caregiver stress

But these providers are struggling to keep up with demand while also retaining their best caregivers and avoiding caregiver burnout.

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  • But these providers are struggling to keep up with demand while also retaining their best caregivers and avoiding caregiver burnout.
  • With our platform in place, healthcare providers and health plans can engage more directly with home-based caregivers in real-time to ensure important care activities are completed.
  • Care Heroes easily integrates with Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and EHR systems to capture caregiver reported data from the home.
  • Critical information such as caregiver visit verification, care plan compliance, and patient satisfaction are intelligently aggregated to recognize and reward quality caregivers.

Champa Caregivers expands national caregiver job placement program to serve the increasing demands of caregivers, care agencies and seniors during Covid-19

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Caregiving, Articles, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Elderly care, Family, Live-In Caregiver, Caregiver stress

Champa Caregivers provides caregiver recruitment in the senior care industry by partnering with home care agencies to find the caregivers with the right skills they need to help enrich the lives of seniors.

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  • Champa Caregivers provides caregiver recruitment in the senior care industry by partnering with home care agencies to find the caregivers with the right skills they need to help enrich the lives of seniors.
  • Champa believes taking the time to connect between a human Care Advisor and a Caregiver results in the most impactful placement with a care agency.
  • Champa Caregivers Mission is to support communities by serving the needs of seniors, caregivers, and care agencies.
  • This month Champa Caregivers is releasing a new resource, Champa Cares, to help seniors more efficiently find and connect with home care agencies that provide services near them.

New book helps alleviate caregiver stress in navigating the difficult emotional, psychological and financial challenges

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Caregiving, Articles, Caregiver stress, Caregiver, Attachment theory, Human development

He wanted to help alleviate caregiver stress in navigating through the difficult emotional, psychological, and financial challenges of caregiving and it is for this reason that he has written Beyond Caregiving: A Caregivers Guide on Coping with the Challenges of Disability, Aging, and Beyond (published by AuthorHouse).

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  • He wanted to help alleviate caregiver stress in navigating through the difficult emotional, psychological, and financial challenges of caregiving and it is for this reason that he has written Beyond Caregiving: A Caregivers Guide on Coping with the Challenges of Disability, Aging, and Beyond (published by AuthorHouse).
  • This book likewise presents real-life cases and situations experienced by actual patients that benefitted from the author's services during his career as a social worker-case manager.
  • In reading the book, readers will understand why it is difficult to provide care to different people, particularly patients with unique developmental challenges.
  • The use of creative ideas are tempting, and are always welcome especially in desperate situations where one is left without much choice.

These Tips Make Family Caregiving During the Holidays a Bit Easier This Year

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Caregiving, Family, Family caregivers, Caregiver, Caregiver stress, Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Eclipse Senior Living decided to create this resource for caregivers at a time when more people than ever are taking on the role of family caregiver.

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  • Eclipse Senior Living decided to create this resource for caregivers at a time when more people than ever are taking on the role of family caregiver.
  • The resources weve put together help prepare family caregivers for the holidays, and provide tips and perspectives to better navigate this time of year.
  • Topics in the guide include:
    To learn more and download the 5 Things to Know About Caregiving During the Holidays guide, visit: www.elmcroft.com/empower .
  • While senior living looks a little different right now, our commitment to offering healthy, happy communities has never been stronger.

Allsup Joins Caregiver Action Network in Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Articles, Caregiving, Family, Family caregivers, Caregiver, Caregiver stress, Respite care in the United States

Belleville, Illinois, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , a nationwide provider of disability representation, return to work, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services joins the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) in recognizing and honoring family caregivers across the country.

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  • Belleville, Illinois, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , a nationwide provider of disability representation, return to work, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services joins the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) in recognizing and honoring family caregivers across the country.
  • Observed each November, National Family Caregivers Month raises awareness of family caregiver issues, celebrates the efforts of family caregivers, educates caregivers about self-identification, and increases support for family caregivers.
  • T.J. Geist, director of Claims at Allsup, said, We encourage anyone who is a family caregiver or knows one to join us in honoring National Family Caregivers Month.
  • CAN (the National Family Caregivers Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.