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 22, 2020 | Caregiving, Holidays, Housing
Reading Time: 3 minutesThings to consider may vary depending on your family member’s living situation. We will look at two situations – first, the family member is living independently in a home or apartment or retirement community and second, the family member is in... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Dec 20, 2020 | Holidays
Reading Time: 2 minutes Print This Post If you are caring for an aging parent, you may be feeling some stress from a desire to keep long-standing family traditions alive and well…and your care receiver may be feeling similar stress! Dealing with your own... 
by Family Care Givers Online | Dec 18, 2020 | Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutes Print This Post The holidays can bring great joy, but as many family caregivers can also attest that the season can spur additional pressure. According to an AARP survey, 7 in 10 family caregivers say it is emotionally stressful to care... 