Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver Articles for Caregivers
Forty-Eight Mental Breaks for Caregivers
Caregiving takes a lot of time, however you must give yourself a mental break once in a while. more
Multiple Roles: Handling the Guilt
There are many stresses and strains in the relationship between adult children and their aging parents, but one of the greatest of these stresses is the daily responsibility of caregiving. more
Caregiver Stress
More than one quarter of the adult population (26.6%) has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during the past year. more
The Art of Compassionate Communication for Elder Caregivers
Caregivers can face overwhelming physical, financial, and emotional demands as a function of their service. In the face of these challenges, communication can sometimes be difficult. more
Fearless Caregiver Emotional First Aid Kit
You can find respite from your caregiving in the simplest things. more
Popping the Cork: A New Year's Resolution for Caregivers
Before the ball drops in Times Square, promise yourself this year will be the year you become your own best caregiver. Resolve to do what thousands of others need to do – make time for yourself more
After the Support Group: Notes to Remember
At last night's meeting there was a lot of talk about guilt...guilt about getting angry, not wanting to spend time with a family member with dementia... more
Remembering Mimi and Learning How to Balance Life
How do we balance our needs with the needs of those around us? Maybe it is okay that we don’t know the answer as long as we are searching. Finding the balance is truly an art form. more
The Four R’s Of Coping
REORGANIZE RETHINK RELAX RELEASE more
The Caregiver’s First-Aid Kit
A“Caregiver First-Aid Kit” is a reminder of the special significance caregivers have in their role caring for a loved one. more
Caring At Work
Are you one of the 65 million Americans who care for a family member? One of the 20-50% of employees who tend to a loved one before going to work, then return to care again after a long hard day on the job? more
Top Ten Ways To Care For Yourself
1. Keep a journal. Start today. Describe your fears as well as your hopes, the reality of what each day is like, more
The ABCs of Caregiving
If you’re facing the new role of caregiver, here are some tips to help you succeed. more
Loving on Empty: The Energy of Caregiving
Through my practice as a psychotherapist and my role as a caregiver support group leader, I have met many people who describe an experience that I only recently have been able to name. more
The Stay Healthy Checklist
Caregivers tend to put their health last on their list of priorities. Here is a checklist of ways for you to stay fit, both physically and mentally: more
Releasing Resentment
Caregivers love to help people. It is a good feeling to comfort and give aid to someone in need. This support can also take its toll. There is a great responsibility and at times a burden that is felt in the caregiver role. more
The Value of Massage for Caregivers
Massage therapy isn’t just a luxury anymore and has actually become a vital part of health care practices worldwide. more
Tapping the Wellspring of Time and Energy
Being a caregiver makes demands on your body, mind and spirit. Failure to take care of ourselves results in a failure to be able to care of others. more
Twenty Ways To Care for Caregivers
Twenty of the best tips and ideas collected from caregivers and care managers of the Medicare Alzheimer's Project in Broward and Miami-Dade Florida. more
