3 Ways Visiting Angels Can Ease Caregiver Burnout
Are you a part of the sandwich generation — where you’re caring for your elderly parent while also attending to your own family and children? It can seem impossible to balance the many different roles, and you may find yourself in a state of “caregiving burnout.” Here are some ways Visiting Angels can help alleviate caregiver burnout and help you go back to being an adult child again.
which can cause resentment toward other family members — even if they are unable to help you provide care. By providing home care, we can help you balance the different responsibilities you have, such as family, work, and household tasks, all while putting you at ease that your parent is being taken care of. Creating Personal Time We know you’re an amazing parent and adult child, but sometimes we all need some help, and that’s okay. You’ve been working hard juggling your responsibilities, and you deserve to relax. Visiting Angels can help with a variety of home care services so you can focus on yourself. Home care allows you to properly divide your time between yourself, your family, and your parent. Caring for an elderly parent isn’t an easy task, and we want to help you in any way possible. Sometimes your loved one needs specialized care, and that’s when our trained professionals come into play. We will be happy to help eliminate some of your stress and fears. Give us a call today to see what Visiting Angels can do for you and your family.
Re-Establishing Family Routine Caring for your parent is a full-time job. With Visiting Angels, we will take care of the daily tasks and assistance so you can take care of your children without feeling guilty for not helping your parent. This allows you to be the child of your parent again and not the caregiver. With our assistance, you don’t have to choose between your own family and your elder parent — you can have both! Avoiding Resentment It can be stressful trying to provide for your own family while also caring for your parent. Other family relatives, like your siblings, may not be able to help you. These nurturing responsibilities can create emotional and physical stress,
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Broccoli and Grape Salad Inspired by EatingWell.com
A healthier version of broccoli salad? Yes, please!
Ingredients • 3 1/2 cups small broccoli florets • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 1/2 tbsp honey • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions 1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and onion, cooking until the broccoli is tender. 2. Once broccoli is cooked, drain water and add the vegetables to a bowl filled with ice water. After 2 minutes, drain water and pat vegetables dry. 3. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. 4. Fold in the broccoli mixture, grapes, and almonds. Serve immediately.
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