Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver Articles for Caregivers
Fearless Caregiver Manifesto
We family caregivers also need and deserve our own guiding set of principles, our own manifesto: The Fearless Caregiver Manifesto. Read more
Ten Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude
1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress Read more
Respite for Two
Adult day care centers provide a break (respite) to the caregiver. 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
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
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
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
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. Read more
The Blues: A Wellspring of Peace
How many times have you had "the blues?" Read more
Horses Help Caregivers Beat Stress and Depression
For years horses have been used to help people cope with challenges connected to everything from Autism to Alzheimer's disease. Now an innovative new study suggests that caregivers derive as much benefit from horse handling experiences,... Read more
Six Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don’t take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease... Read 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. Read 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. 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
The New Normal Versus A New Beginning
How many times in your caregiving have you heard the words “New Normal”? I myself have used the term in talking to others and at our cancer caregiver meetings. Read more
Tracy Wright Corvo
The Opportunity to Pause
Do a simple search and you will come up with a plethora of articles, books, and podcasts on the challenges of caregiving, the importance of self-care, and a laundry list of everything one “gives up” in order to take care of another person. Read more
©Michael Simons /123rf.com
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. Read 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. Read more
©paylessimages /123RF.COM
Guilt Free Caregiving
I read a comment in a publication by Catholic Family Services in Michigan about caregiving: “As a caregiver, you are consumed by guilt, doom, fear, hopelessness and even helplessness.” 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
