Avoiding Caregiver Isolation
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt is not news to most caregivers that they are at risk of isolation. You may not have the energy other than your caregiving responsibilities; you think other people don’t understand, or that you don’t want to burden other people...
Burnout with Guilt
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,...
20 Self Care Ideas From Other Caregivers
Often the most important ideas for dealing with the challenges of caregiving come from other caregivers. Below is a list of the top 20 ideas from family and professional caregivers, educators, and support group facilitators from their own experiences and that of others with whom they work.
The I.R.S. of Caregiving: Information, Respite, and Support
Reading Time: 5 minutes Print This Post By Donna Schempp, LCSW The first stages of caregiving are the most challenging. This is when you are least informed about what’s needed and expected, and when you feel the most insecure and uncertain. In addition to...