= HowTo Help Relieve Caregiving Stress In 2017 (NAPSA)—If you are one of the 34 million informal caregivers in the US. today, it may be wise to look beyond such things as a better diet for a New Year’s resolution and consider some new 4 2)\~ methods to help relieve stress related to caring for a loved one. Caregivingis a very important job but doing it effectively can have a major impact on both you and yourloved one’s well-being. So as people make resolutions to help im- provetheirlives,it’s a great time to con- sider available support to relieve your caregiver stress and ensure you are providing the best care possible. “Given the growing number ofseniors in the U.S., there's a great oppor- tunity for caregivers to use technology, such as wearables, to help keep loved ones safe and help them maintain their independence,’ says Kimberly O’Loughlin, senior vice president and general managerof Philips Lifeline. “Additionally, once these technologysolutionsare in place, caregivers find they benefit from peace of mind in knowing their loved one is being protected.” O’Loughlin urges caregivers to take the following recommendations into consideration when planning New Year's resolutions, as these will help ensure you are being the best caregiver you can be: * Research a senior-friendly wearable: This technology has become increasingly popular over the past few years and 2017 will be nodifferent, with forecasts predicting that 274.6 million wearable electronic devices will have been sold worldwide in 2016. There are Caring for someone who is ill or elderly can be easier with help from modern technology. many options designed for seniors that can help monitor for falls and wandering, and even help predict whentheyare at risk for a health event. * Rely on connectedcare to be there when you cart: Nearly one-third of caregivers have said that their responsibilities take up to 28 hours a week. Technology can help watch over your loved one even when you cart be there, providing caregivers with greater peace of mind. * Take advantage of the holiday season to talk with family: The holiday season brings loved ones together and can provide an excellent opportunity to have important conversations about caring for a senior. Don't beafraid totell the people you care for how much you love them and how using technology, such as a medicalalert device, may ease someof your concerns. Learn More For further information about caregiving tips and technologies, visit www. lifeline.philips.com/caregiver.
