10 Reasons Why Caring for Aging Parents Can Feel Overwhelming Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. Caregiving is not a job that one applies for – it is a job that happens in the blink of an eye. This on-the-job training can feel like being on a roller... Read more
Caregiving burnout is a condition associated with the time commitment and types of care provided for an aging parent or loved one. Burnout results from the multiple caregiving roles and responsibilities of family caregivers. Consistent effort is needed to support good... Read more
Caregiver Support For Adult Children With Aging Parents Participation in caregiver support programs smooths interactions between adult children and aging parents. Positive caregiving relationships influence quality of daily care and overall well-being. As adult... Read more
Healthcare Worker Burnout Healthcare workers experience high levels of daily stress and anxiety that result in caregiver burnout. Women healthcare workers, in addition to holding down a job, are often caregivers for children, aging parents, and sometimes... Read more
Online Support Groups for Caregivers Offers Stress and Crises Relief Caregivers and care receivers experience high levels of stress and anxiety that are physically and mentally disabling. Caregivers and care receivers may be isolated, pressured to make decisions in... Read more
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCGPatient neglect is becoming a more frequent occurrence among care providers. Admittedly not all patient neglect is intentional. The results of patient neglect are tragic for patients and for family members experiencing emotional upset... Read more