6 Positive Thoughts on Caregiving to Welcome the New Year
Caregiving seems overwhelming when you’re caught up in the daily routine. As we head into 2016, here are some thoughts on how to experience caregiving with a positive attitude. In 2015, I transitioned from a full-time caregiver back to a somewhat “normal” life with my dad now in a nursing home. Although caregiving was challenging, to say […]
8 Essential Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Caregivers
The holidays celebrate family, build memories and bring people together. But they can also be an emotionally charged time for caregivers who are observing the decline of their beloved parents. When I was caregiving for my parents full-time in the last year of my mother’s life, the holidays didn’t mean much to me as I was […]
10 Caregiver Support Groups You Need To Know About
Here’s a list of caregiver support groups that will help you find a meeting place, in-person, or online, that’s right for you. In a previous post, I wrote about the importance of making time to attend caregiver support groups, which is critical for anyone who cares for a loved one who is seriously ill. Even if […]
National Family Caregiver Month November 2015
Congratulations for being who you are! –National Family Caregiver Month acknowledges the hard work of over 40 million caregivers in the U.S. who devote part of their lives to care for loved ones. The month of November is a time for caregivers and support organizations to connect and create awareness for the over 40 million […]
Support Groups Help Deal with Caregiver Burnout
Support groups are invaluable for caregivers who feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Make them a priority in routine caregiver self-care. ATTENTION! Free Report Reveals Secret Formula For Getting Elder Care at Home …without going broke in the process! The number one rule of caregiving is take care of yourself first. This rule is easy to overlook when we’re […]
The Supply and Demand of Caring and How The Best Caregivers Get Better
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” ― George Bernard Shaw ATTENTION! Free Report Reveals Secret Formula For Getting Elder Care at Home …without going broke in the process! Caregivers get pulled, stretched, pushed, shoved, knocked and grilled by so many elements of their daily grind. It never ceases […]
