Baby Boomers Caring For Elderly Parents – Six Tips For Overcoming Caregiver Stress and Guilt

Caring for elderly parents as well as their own family many aging baby boomers find they are stressed and dealing with guilt. Overcoming caregiver stress and the guilt feelings that often accompanies the role of one person taking care of another is possible.Guilt is a feeling of perceived failure. This failure may come in the [...]

Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by Peter
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Preventive Measures Part 2

Talk to a professional. Most therapists, social workers, and clergy members are trained to counsel individuals dealing with a wide range of physical and emotional issues. Take advantage of respite care services. They provide a temporary break for caregivers by providing services which range from a few hours of in-home care to a short stay [...]

Posted on November 10th, 2010 by Peter
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