Care for the Caregiver
Care for the Caregiver Articles for Caregivers
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: Read more
Hope for the Holidays
Caregivers are stretched to the max during the majority of the year, but during the holiday season, this stress can take on an entirely different meaning. Read more
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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
Holidays, Gifts and Stress
Even if you’re not a caregiver, the threat of the holidays being right around the corner strikes instant fear, terror and major stress into the hearts of almost everyone. However, there is hope for caregivers to enjoy the holiday season... Read more
Forty-Eight Mental Breaks for Caregivers
Caregiving takes a lot of time, however you must give yourself a mental break once in a while. Read more
6 Strategies to Deal with the Stress of Home Care
Caring for an elderly person can sometimes be demanding to the point of taking us to the breaking point. Read more
Respite Care: All Of Us Need It Once In A While!
Respite is a period of rest or relief. For those who give constant care, whether it is for an aging parent, an ill relative or for babies or small children, respite care can be very welcome indeed. Read more
16 Stress Reduction Strategies
The following coping strategies have helped me in my attempts to live a balanced life. 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 as well. 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
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. Read more
So, Who Cares for the Caregiver?
At our house, the caregiver is my wife, Kelly. We have been married for thirty-five years, twenty-two of them playing the role of caregiver. Having your spouse as the caregiver often comes with its own unique challenges. Read 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 Read more
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Children as Caregivers
Whether it’s a parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling or non-relative, children also take on the role of caregivers, Read more
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I'm Fine, Thanks
That is the life of a caregiver. You are always fine because the focus is always on the person that you care for. You are “just fine” because if you think of allowing yourself to be anything other than fine, your legs will come out from under you. Read more
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Coping with Post Traumatic Caregiving
According to a 2015 AARP study, over 40 million Americans are caregivers. While we know a lot about the experiences of this group—the financial, mental and emotional impact—what is not always clear is how they entered into their caregiver roles. Read more
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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. Read more
Ten Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude
1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress Read more
Surviving as a Caregiver During a Global Pandemic
Caregivers can struggle with anxiety resulting from loneliness and isolation. The challenges those caring for family members face may lead to depression and other health issues. Read more
Caregiver Corner - Managing Guilt
One of the most frustrating things about being a caregiver is the guilt that most of us carry. What do we feel guilty about? We tend to feel guilty that we aren’t doing enough to help the person we’re caring for. Read more
