Serving Lexington and the surrounding communities North and West of Boston
Call Us 781-315-6700
What follows are caregiver stress signs to watch for – along with preventative steps you can take – so you can continue to honor your loved one’s wishes and provide them with the nurturing they deserve.
Maintaining your mental health as a family caregiver requires the ability to find ways to decompress as the long days transition into months and even years. What follows are five tips for preventing caregiver burnout so you can regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life.
No matter what role you find yourself playing within the caregiving continuum, here's why respite care should be an essential part of your family's overall elder care plan.
Although caring for an older friend or relative can be one of the most gratifying experiences you’ll ever have, it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Ensuring that everything goes well while navigating through previously uncharted waters as an informal family caregiver requires the ability to understand the challenges ahead and how to plan accordingly.
Often overlooked by the families of eligible servicemen and women, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits for veterans and their informal caregivers. Although it can be a complicated system to navigate, there are ways to maximize a loved one’s available caregiving support through the VA – starting with these four.
If you are experiencing feelings of helplessness right now, take heart knowing you're not alone because countless other caregivers are probably going through the same thing – including ones in your own family.
Feelings of guilt are so prevalent among family caregivers that it even has a name: “caregiver guilt.” Many caregivers feel guilty because they believe they’re not providing adequate care; they experience guilt over feeling frustrated and angry about their chaotic life or lack of control, or over their need to take a respite care break.
How can you best manage a senior’s care from a long long-distance? Here are five tips to help you manage your loved one’s care when you live too far away.
Being a caregiver can be extremely stressful – and caregiver burnout is real. According to the Cleveland Clinic, caregiver burnout often happens when caregivers aren’t getting the help they need - they may be stretched too thin and trying to do more than they can physically or mentally handle.
As a family caregiver, self-care may be put on the backburner. However, here's why you should take time to focus on your own wellbeing as a caregiver, as well as how you can do it!
Assisting Hands Home Care provides in-home senior care for families in Lexington, Bedford, and throughout the greater Boston Northwest area.
©️ 2026 Assisting Hands Home Care. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Powered by Home Care Marketing Pros
