Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver Articles for Caregivers
If she can’t come out, we will go in
Christine turned down my latest invitation for coffee and scones at the corner cafe. Her husband John was seriously ill and she wanted to stay home in case he needed anything. Read more
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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." Read 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. Read more
Summer Travel Plans for Caregivers
Taking a successful vacation when you are a caregiver requires planning and coordination. Here is some information and questions to consider when planning your time away from home. Read 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. Read more
The Four R’s Of Coping
REORGANIZE RETHINK RELAX RELEASE Read 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? Read more
Don't Get Mad, Get Funny
One of the best ways to reduce stress and feel better about your caregiver role is to laugh. Read 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. Read 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. Read more
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. Read more
Holiday Help: Relieving Caregivers’ Stress
Who doesn’t feel overwhelmed sometimes by the bustle of the holiday season? Add to that the responsibility of caring for a frail elderly loved one, and burnout is simply a concept waiting to become reality. Read more
Caregiver Burnout
Being able to cope with the strains and stresses of being a caregiver is part of the art of caregiving. To remain healthy,we must be able to see our own limitations and learn to care for ourselves as well as others. Read more
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
Caregivers provide care in a wide variety of situations. Caregiving can be a very difficult task to accomplish, especially when it involves caring for an elderly parent. Read more
The Blues: A Wellspring of Peace
How many times have you had "the blues?" Read more
COVID-19 Manage Anxiety and Stress
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Read more
Ten Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude
1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress Read more
The Roller Coaster of Caregiving
The decisions to become a caregiver are usually made in crisis situations. We rarely have time to consider the ramifications of these decisions nor do we really fully understand that there are any ramifications. Read more
Andrey Popov
10 Tips for Coping with Diabetes Distress
Having diabetes can be overwhelming at times. The good news is that there are things you can do to cope with diabetes and manage stress. Read more
Stress and the Holidays: Coping Strategies to Keep you Sane
Every year, the media bombards us with advertisements showing the “happy family” gathering for the holidays. People from different generations are together, having a wonderful time, sharing traditions of old and creating new ones as well. Read more
