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Caregiving is one of the most selfless acts a person can take on, yet it is also one of the most challenging. In Boston and the South Shore, countless family caregivers juggle work, family responsibilities and personal well-being while ensuring their loved ones receive the support they need. The reality of caregiving is more than just physical assistance – it’s emotional, financial and often overwhelming.
Continue ReadingCaring for an aging loved one is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you’re providing daily support or coordinating long-term care, the physical, emotional and financial responsibilities can take a toll. At Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore, we understand that caregiving isn’t just about meeting immediate needs – it’s about ensuring both the caregiver and care recipient thrive.
Continue ReadingDiscover engaging winter activity ideas for caregiver-senior duos. Strengthen bonds while enjoying the season together.
Continue ReadingConsidering a career as a caregiver? Here's a guide on how to begin your journey.
Continue ReadingBeing a caregiver is a rewarding yet challenging role. Discover some effective relaxation practices that can help prevent caregiver burnout.
Continue ReadingPeople find themselves in emotionally and physically challenging caregiving roles. Learn some tips on finding the right caregiver support groups for you.
Continue ReadingIn 2018, I wrote about the caregiver shortage and the impact it was having on the industry. While it was primarily focused on the Boston metropolitan area, due to the pandemic the impact has been on fast forward and these issues are nationwide. The pandemic accelerated all aspects of the crisis. Learn more about professional caregiving in 2022.
Continue ReadingWe hear it every time we get on an airplane, “in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, an air mask will be automatically released. Be sure to secure your own mask before helping others”. Why? Because it makes perfect sense to be in a good place ourselves before we take on the burden of caring for someone else, even if that person is right next to us.
Continue ReadingWhat I Have Learned From Caregivers
Continue ReadingThe Questions of the Future are Here Now
Continue ReadingI was recently reminded that October is Patient-Centered Care Month. This resonated with me because I often talk about seniors being the center of OUR universe here at Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore, and I was more than curious as to how our approach to caregiving aligned with the “patient-centered care” model popularized in the broader healthcare system.
Continue ReadingAs Owner of Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore, no one needs to give me a primer on the impact of professional caregivers. In my opinion it is one of the hardest jobs in the world. I know this because it’s my job to find, recruit, develop, train and empower a broad team of talent to caregive for a diverse group of clients I have the privilege of serving in more than 75 communities in and around Greater Boston. They are both my and your angels.
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