Caregiving for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also lead to significant emotional, physical, and mental strain. Recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout is crucial for maintaining your well-being and ensuring you can provide the best care possible. Below are some key indicators to watch for.

You want what’s best for your aging loved one - and finding the right in-home caregiver to help them age safely in the comfort of their own home is no exception. At HomeSpark, we understand that the decision to bring a caregiver into your family’s home is not taken lightly. Below is our professional advice for choosing the best in-home caregiver to enhance your loved one’s quality of life. 

Many adult children know the complicated feeling of watching a parent or loved one age. A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can make the life transition more intense as their aging loved one is increasingly challenged by muscle control and balance. 

For senior adults aging at home, turning a summer at home into a staycation is a great way to promote relaxation, find new enjoyable activities, and stay engaged. Staying engaged in fun activities has been shown to prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Nearly 65% of adults over the age of 65 in the United States live with pain, and 35% of adults live with chronic pain.

The responsibility of knowing that your loved one is relying on you, the exhaustion at the thought of everything you need to do in a day, and the guilt eating at you that you aren’t doing enough - caregiver burnout is real.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental health condition. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and can change throughout an individual’s life.

In 2024, there will be nearly 7 million Americans over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease. It can be a unique challenge for every member of the family when a loved one develops Alzheimer’s. Below are some of the ways that an in-home caregiver can provide professional assistance. 

A home should be a safe sanctuary of comfort and security. However, 60% of incidents of senior adult falls occur within the home. As aging adults lose their mobility, experience changes in vision and hearing, and lose balance due to medical conditions, the risk of falls and injury increases.

Navigating Transitions: How In-Home Senior Caretakers Can Help During Life Changes