Archive for category: Caregiver Issues

A woman examines her reflection in the mirror as she contemplates her journey after caregiving.

Redefining You: The Transformative Journey After Caregiving

Caring for a family member can be an all-consuming role. It…
A woman works at managing reality in dementia support with her aging mother by pointing out the date on the calendar.

The Delicate Balance: Embracing and Managing Reality in Dementia Support

Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, for…
A family smiles while cooking together in the kitchen during the holidays after implementing some stress-relief tips for caregivers.

Unwrap the Gift of Holiday Peace: Stress-Relief Tips for Caregivers

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Good health…
A woman assists her senior mother with hospital-at-home care.

Maintaining Life Balance with Hospital-at-Home Care

No one wants to spend any longer than necessary in the hospital.…

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: When to Step In and When to Step Back

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be an automatic…
A woman looks out the window while embracing her elderly husband as she grapples with the stress of caring for a spouse.

Overcoming Resentment When Caring for a Spouse

You both promised to care for each other through better or…
An older man and his daughter discuss how dementia affects the five senses as they have lunch.

Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
Two female relatives work on building stronger family relationships by having a courageous conversation.

Build Stronger Family Relationships With Important Conversations

When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring…
A woman enjoys a cup of tea while reading a book because she has found a way to prioritize privacy as a caregiver.

Top Tips to Help You Prioritize Privacy as a Caregiver

Reflect back to your teenage years. Remember how important…
A woman sits on a blue couch with her knees up and her head bowed and covered by her arms.

Do Caregivers Develop PTSD?

If you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced…
daughter hugging and caring for senior mother

How Caring Too Much May Be Harmful to a Caregiver’s Health

Empathy is, naturally, a vital characteristic of effective…
caregiver with senior couple outside

Healthy Boundaries in the Client-Caregiver Relationship

The senior-caregiver bond is complex. On the one hand, as a paid…