Caring for Aging Parents: The Benefits of Family Therapy
There are certain milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not necessarily negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job.
Top Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are Managing Senior Health Issues
Of all the many responsibilities a family caregiver encounters, possibly one of the more overwhelming is managing senior health issues. The National Council on Aging
Meaningful New Year Resolutions for Family Caregiver Support
If you’re one of the 8% of Americans who actually realize their New Year’s resolution goals, congratulations! But if you’re like most of us, you’ve
Caregivers, Beware! Avoid Caregiving Injuries with These Tips
Although the ultimate goal is to maximize health and safety for the older adults they love, family caregivers, unfortunately, frequently end up diminishing their own
Feeling Isolated? Learn Why Caregiver Socialization Is So Crucial to Your Health.
Let’s be genuine: serving as a caregiver for a senior loved one can become tiring, stressful, and isolating. As care needs advance, particularly if a
Are Sibling Squabbles Interfering with Caring for Your Parents? These Tips Can Help.
Although we would rather turn a blind eye to it, family friction is usually common in some way for most of us, and during a
Help for Sundowning Behavior Gives Kalamazoo Caregivers a Rest
Those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease know that as the day winds down, the stressors can ramp up. Sundowning, a common experience
Avoid Caregiver Burnout: Stress Reduction Tips for Caring for an Older Loved One
Do you find yourself constantly wishing for just a few more hours in the day to help you accomplish everything that needs to be accomplished?
Family Caregivers: Are You Feeling Unnoticed by Your Loved One’s Medical Team? You’re Not Alone!
Family caregivers are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” So says the latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
When you are a family member providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one, you experience a broad range of emotions, challenges and