CARING FOR A LOVED ONE

Step One: Make your mental wellness a priority.

We are already a third of the way through 2024 and many of us are working to adopt healthy habits and make resolutions for better living this year. Dedicating some time to your own mental health and well being by fostering self-awareness, seeking support, and engaging in activities that promote emotional resilience is key.

Caregivers are the estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older who provide unpaid assistance caring for adults with disabilities or an aging parent or spouse. Providing this unwavering and often round-the-clock care can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially draining. Studies have shown higher mental health problems including depression among caregivers than among their non-caregiving peers.

Develop a plan that benefits everyone.
By taking breaks, seeking social support, and engaging yourself in activities that bring joy and relaxation, you in essence give yourself the time to recharge your batteries and maintain the strength and wellness you require.

By allowing yourself this time you decrease your risk of burn-out and increase the benefits for your loved one at the same time. Your loved one will benefit from the increased social interactions that occur when you allow others to step in and take on more of the responsibility.

Step Two: Partner with a senior living community for success.
A senior living community removes much of the burden of day-to-day care from caregivers, allowing you to spend quality time with your loved one the way you used to—as a daughter, son, spouse, or friend again. In addition, senior living communities provide more opportunities for daily social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical activity for your loved one to maintain mental and physical health and to help delay the progression of cognitive decline.

For over 30 years, Siena on Brendenwood has been a leader in Senior Living. Let us help you to navigate this process.  We will assess your needs and those needs of your loved ones to offer you the guidance required to enable your loved ones with the highest quality lifestyle, while granting you the ability to focus more on your well-being too. Caring for oneself ultimately translates to better mental wellness, more sustainable care for your loved one, and more fulfilling time spent together.