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
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
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... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Nov 8, 2013 | Caregiving, Family Issues
Reading Time: 2 minutes Print This Post At one time or another caregivers face difficult conversations with the care receiver, as well as with other members of the family. The most difficult conversations are usually about legal matters such as wills, medical... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Oct 22, 2013 | Caregiving, Family Issues
Reading Time: 2 minutes Print This Post By Jane Nunnelee PhD, RN, GNP The best and the worst comes forth within a family when tested with the care, illness, and aging of a parent. This is the time when all should come together for the benefit of the parent in... 