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Strengthening the Caregiver Within
Caregiving is a role many people step into unexpectedly, often without training, preparation, or a roadmap.
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Why Self-Care is Not Selfish
If you are a family caregiver, chances are you’ve heard the phrase, remember to take care of yourself.
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Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
For many family caregivers, the idea of taking a break can feel unrealistic—or even wrong.
From the Editor's Pen
Strengthening the Caregiver Within
Caregiving is a role many people step into unexpectedly, often without training, preparation, or a roadmap.
Why Self-Care is Not Selfish
If you are a family caregiver, chances are you’ve heard the phrase, remember to take care of yourself.
Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
For many family caregivers, the idea of taking a break can feel unrealistic—or even wrong.
The Myth of the Perfect Caregiver
Let me ask you something… Have you ever felt like you’re supposed to have it all together?
What I’ve Learned Hosting Hundreds of Fearless Caregiver Conferences
When Gary and I first launched Today’s Caregiver magazine, we quickly realized that articles alone couldn’t meet the deepest need caregivers had: connection.
When a Caregiver Collapses, Everyone Suffers
Burnout is one of the most pressing risks family caregivers face. Caregivers push through—because the person they love needs them, because there’s no one else to step in, because asking for help feels impossible.
Lessons from Debbie Reynolds: Caregiving in the Spotlight
When Debbie Reynolds appeared on the cover of Today’s Caregiver, she didn’t talk about Hollywood glamour. She talked about caregiving—the late nights, the sacrifices, the juggling of roles as mother, performer and caregiver.
Preparing for Crisis: How to Handle Emergencies
Emergencies rarely arrive with warning. One moment your loved one is stable, and the next, a fall, sudden fever, confusion, or breathing difficulty forces you into rapid decision-making.
Sneaky Can be Supportive— Preparing for Medical Appointments
Doctor visits are a central part of caregiving, but they often come with pressure, emotion, and a race against the clock. Appointments are typically short—sometimes as little as 10–15 minutes—and caregivers must make every moment count.
Technology and Caregiving: Tools That Lighten the Load
Family caregivers often care for loved ones with complex conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or cancer.