Emotions of Caregiving Archives

Prepare to Forgive Yourself Because You Won’t Get it Right

Sep 19, 2023 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJohn Suzuki is not a professional caregiver. Rather, he’s a regular guy who found himself as a caregiver when his mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. John is the author of a new incredible book on the true story about the concentration camps...

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About A Move to Assisted Living

Sep 11, 2023 | Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving

Reading Time: 3 minutesMoving your older adult into assisted living might be one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make in your life. So many caregivers are feeling guilty about “putting mom in assisted living” – moving their parent, spouse, relative, or close...

2 Tips for Managing Tough Caregiver Emotions

Aug 20, 2023 | Emotions of Caregiving, Self Care

Reading Time: 3 minutesA major part of caregiver stress is caused by emotions – here are two tips for managing these tough caregiver emotions. Caring for an older adult is a stressful challenge that often takes a toll on your health. But only part of that stress...

The Emotional Side of Caregiving

Jun 25, 2023 | Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving

Reading Time: 12 minutesWhether you become a caregiver gradually or all of sudden due to a crisis, or whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiving. Some of these feelings happen right away and some...

Why Do Caregivers Feel Guilt?

May 25, 2023 | Emotions of Caregiving

Reading Time: 5 minutesMany caregivers experience guilt, learn where guilt comes from and what you can do to work through those difficult feelings. Given the often overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving, spiraling into self-blame is a common scenario. Yet...

Why Caregivers Should Become Champions for Other Caregivers

May 7, 2023 | Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving

Reading Time: 2 minutesHelping others navigate their caregiving journey can reduce your stress and provide emotional benefits. Imagine a 55-year-old man named Frank who feels burnt out and irritable after six years of caring for his 86-year-old mother with mild...

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