Who Is Taking Care of the Caregiver

The caregiver have a family of her own to care for. We call this the sandwich generation. Where is the balance? She/He is working a full-time job, caring for her/his elderly parents, and caring for her/his own growing children. Trying to juggle all of these responsibilities come with a cost. Who cares for the caregiver?
As a caregiver, you have to remember to take care of yourself. God forbid if the caregiver is ill. This can happen if you don't take care of yourself. You should make sure you eat right. Do not miss any meals. Eat healthy foods. Try to stay away from fast foods, junk foods, and processed foods. If you eat unhealthy, it can raise your stress level.
Call on friends and family members to help you. Take some time out for yourself. This should not be a burden for only you. If you don't have family members, or friends to relieve you, call for respite care.
Have you ever considered using a home care agency. There is affordable home care available to relieve you of some of the daily activities of living. A few hours a day is better than nothing. A caregiver could assist with bathing, cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands, and companionship. This could give you some quality time to spend with your family.
Being the caregiver of an aging loved one is not easy, but by putting yourself first and using others to help you will keep you healthier.


Verlia Caldwell, President
www.icareforyouhomecare.com
(800) 383-0520

World's 65 and Older to Triple by 2050

WASHINGTON - The world's 65-and-older population will triple by mid-century to 1 in 6 people, leaving the U.S. and other nations struggling to support the elderly.

The number of senior citizens has already jumped 23 percent since 2000 to 516 million, according to census estimates released on Tuesday. That's more than double the growth rate for the general population.

The world's population has been graying for many years due to declining births and medical advances that have extended life spans. As the fastest-growing age group, seniors now comprise just under 8 percent of the world's 6.8 billion people. But demographers warn the biggest shift is yet to come. They cite a coming wave of retirements from baby boomers and China's Red Guard generation that will shrink pensions and add to rising health care costs. continue reading at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31507341/ns/health-aging/