by Family Care Givers Online | May 21, 2021 | Caregiver Stories, Caregiving, Family Issues
Reading Time: 6 minutesEditor’s note: This article was written by a 62-year-old woman still working full time and helping her mother who lives 650 miles away in another state. At the end of the article, find seven helpful tips, “What I learned that I hope can help... 
by Family Care Givers Online | May 10, 2021 | Caregiver Stories, Caregiving, Depression, Family Issues, Respite Care
Reading Time: 2 minutesMy mom moved in with my family of five and myself seven years ago. I have two siblings who do not help with Mom; they are MIA! She is bipolar, negative, disabled handicapped, diabetic, thyroid issues, bigger woman, and very much needy. However,... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Mar 9, 2021 | Family Issues, Resources, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Caregiver Teleconnection call was presented by guest speaker, Martin Rechnitzer, Attorney on Monday, March. 8, 2021. Learn more about these free monthly calls by visiting their website or calling toll free: 866-390-6491. Description:... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Jan 22, 2021 | Caregiving, Family Issues, Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe most difficult challenge for many caregivers is not the physical and medical issues affecting the person for whom they provide care, but the emotional and psychological impact of caregiving on themselves. Caregivers often experience a... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Jan 12, 2021 | Caregiving, Family Issues, Holidays, How To, Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: 3 minutes40-60% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions but only 8-9% keep them. One psychologist claims that self-discipline is the reason people don’t keep their resolutions. Self-discipline is not usually the reason for family caregivers. Fatigue,... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Dec 30, 2020 | Caregiving, Family Issues, Resources
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe profile of the “average” caregiver is changing. A new publication reports 22 million informal male caregivers in the United States and about 840,800 living in Texas. These men are caring for spouses, parents, children, grandchildren and... 