Caregiver 101
Ten Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude
1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress more
Living With Your Home Health Care Aide
You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work. more
The Caregiver’s Balancing Act
In the 1960s, TV celebrity Ed Sullivan featured a Chinese talent artist who demonstrated the careful balance and timing of spinning porcelain plates atop thin, wooden sticks. more
Positive Aspects of Caregiving
Caring for a person with a debilitating illness is often challenging. It becomes all the more difficult when the person is in the throes of Alzheimer’s disease more
Top Ten Ways To Care For Yourself
1. Keep a diary. Start today. Describe your fears as well as your hopes, the reality of what each day is like, 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
Nip Depression in the Bud
Warning Signs to Look For Caregivers need to be especially aware of depression because of the great load they carry. more
Five Simple Steps to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors
On behalf of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), I encourage caregivers to familiarize themselves with some basic tips to help maximize the safety of the seniors in their care while minimizing the risks associated with electricity. 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. more
Aging in Place: A Real Choice
Consumers who plan to age in place should take proactive steps to modify their homes while they are still financially and physically able. more
The ABCs of Caregiving
If you’re facing the new role of caregiver, here are some tips to help you succeed. more
Some Things I Have Learned
I have learned to learn about the illness. In my case, I have learned about 11 illnesses... more
Caregiver Guilt and Finding Balance
How do you find the balance? Is there a balance? Am I doing the right thing? Should I be doing more? These are important questions for a caregiver. more
The Four R’s Of Coping
REORGANIZE RETHINK RELAX RELEASE more
Emotional Fatigue
To deal with it, you need to recognize it more
Ten Questions to Ask Your Loved One’s Primary Care Physician
Questions you should ask your loved one's primary care physician more
Respite: Enjoy a Guilt Free Summer
Why is it that the words “respite” and “guilt” seem to go hand in hand? Why do caregivers feel we are somehow failing our loved one by admitting that we need help, more
Safety Begins at Home
Safety Begins at Home: Emergency Escape Plan for Loved Ones with Mobility Challenges more
Tips for Organizing a Medical History
A trip to the emergency room made me realize why caregivers are advised to organize heath information. more
