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You’ve just settled Mom into bed after a challenging day. You are drained—physically and emotionally—and there is still a list of tasks waiting for your attention. Maybe it was the struggle with getting her to take her medication today, or the call from a relative who offered well-meaning but unrealistic advice that caused that extra […]
Looking after an older loved one is an act of love and devotion. However, it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared laughter and smiles can quickly be overshadowed by the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with constant caregiving. This challenging journey can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and […]
How long will my loved one be this helpless? Be prepared that your loved one may not be able to do all that he or she could before the heart attack or stroke. Recovery from a heart attack or stroke takes time and patience. Some people are able to recover more fully than others. Talk […]
What do you wish for most this holiday season? Good health for your family members? Financial security? Peace on earth? What if you could eliminate stress and simply take pleasure in the holiday season? What a gift that would be!
When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring for an older member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back seat. After all, there are only twenty four hours per day, and you can only spread yourself so thin. This could result in additional stress, misunderstandings, […]
Reflect back to your teenage years. Remember how important it was to find a safe spot to be on your own, to shut out the world, turn up the music, and write your most secret thoughts in your diary?
The big day is here: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be feeling a variety of emotions: relief, anxiety, and uncertainty, to name a few. These emotions are common and perfectly normal. Just a little advance preparation and planning for this important milestone will help […]
If you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that caregivers develop PTSD and that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the […]
Empathy is, naturally, a vital characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes allows you to better meet their needs. But there is one particular type of empathy you’ll want to understand and how it can be harmful to a caregiver’s health: emotional empathy. Emotional empathy takes caring to another level. […]
When you begin to detect the warning signs that care in the home is needed for someone you love, it is very common for the individual to resist the idea. After all, admitting the need for help isn’t easy, especially for a person who prizes their independence and privacy. Yet what do you do when […]
The senior-caregiver bond is complex. On the one hand, as a paid service, it is a business transaction. On the other hand, it is highly personal, and it is only natural for a strong relational bond to develop between client and caregiver. It’s important for seniors and their families to understand how to strike the […]
Who would imagine that spending a great deal of time taking care of another person could also make you feel incredibly alone? The hard facts are that caregiving can be incredibly isolating for a number of reasons: Mental or physical exhaustion: you’re simply too depleted to want to socialize Guilt over enjoying time apart from […]
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