Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver Articles for Caregivers
Involving Others in Your Caregiving
Receiving some extra help or consideration from others goes a long way to helping you deal with the daily rigors of life. more
Fighting Caregiver Fatigue
Caregiver fatigue cannot be understated. Spouses, adult children and family members alike are susceptible to caregiver fatigue whether they are providing care twenty-four hours a day or caregiving from a distance. more
Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You
For older adults, in-home non-medical care might be the key to independence. However, the quality of care depends on the quality of the caregiver. more
There Are No Easy Answers
I heard this comment by Dr. Joy Brown, a radio psychologist, one evening on my way home from work: "Most of the answers are simple. They are just not easy." more
Heat Stress in the Elderly
Elderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: more
Tips and Techniques for Dealing with Stress
Change is an expected part of our daily lives today. Dealing with it so that YOU control IT rather than vice versa is an important and positive force in controlling your life. more
Karen's Story - I Was both a Patient and Caregiver
I think when one becomes a 24/7 caregiver, they mentally move into that space in which only the take-charge dwell. more
Strategies for Special Holidays
The holidays also are a time that can be particularly challenging for a caregiver. It is a time during which the changes in one’s life are highlighted and there are additional demands placed upon on an already stressed life. 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
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
16 Stress Reduction Strategies
Because caregiving is such a universal task, faced by nearly all of us at one time or another, I hope you find these strategies helpful. more
The Realm of Resiliency
Caregivers know what it's like to face adversity. The ability to bend without breaking, hold steady when a gale-force of stressors threaten stability, to remain curious through confusion and energized by uncertainty–skills needed by every caregiver 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 Value of Friendship
I’ve learned many things since I began taking care of my 85-year-old grandmother three years ago. I’ve learned many things since I began taking care of my 85-year-old grandmother three years ago. more
Starting and Running A Caregiver Support Group
A caregiver support group is a regularly scheduled, informal gathering of people whose lives are directly or indirectly affected by the caregiving needs of another. If you are thinking about starting a support group, start here. more
The Art of Multitasking and Still Remaining Focused
Caregiving itself is an art. Many today are part of the Sandwich Generation who find themselves caring for both young children and teenagers as well as aging parents. more
When and How To Say "No" to Caregiving
How does a caregiver know when he or she can no longer manage the daily caregiving routines and planning responsibilities? more
Dealing with Caregiver Guilt
Caregivers often carry around undeserved guilt, believing that they aren’t doing enough for their loved ones. This guilt can make the caregiving role even more stressful than it already is. more
The Sandwich Generation
“Sandwich Generation.” caregivers find themselves squeezed in between caring for children and their elder parents or other elder loved ones. more
