Dec 7, 2021 | Caregiver Stories, Grief and loss, Holidays
Reading Time: 5 minutesNo matter who you are or what you’ve been through, at some point in your life, you will experience loss. It could be a friend, family member, or someone who has made an impact on your life. It will cause disruption in your thinking, feelings,...
Nov 24, 2021 | Caregiving, Holidays
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe holidays are a great time to check in with your loved ones and friends to see how they are doing. I’m talking about your parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends–everyone you care about. Whether you are visiting them or they...
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,...
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...
