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I’m a Caregiver Experiencing Stress. Should I Be Worried About Caregiver Dread?

What are your very first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what the day will bring, or would you like to crawl back beneath the covers and remain there? If you are experiencing more dread than delight as you consider your caregiving responsibilities for the day, […]

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3 Strategies for Dealing with Caregiver Stress

Stress is bound to happen, and actually, it’s not necessarily a negative thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” All the same, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can very quickly escalate and start to become frustrating, and if not […]

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Replacing Caregiver Stress with Joy Through Intentional Gratitude

Our facial expressions expose so much to those around us, and when you’re feeling an abnormal quantity of stress, well-meaning family members will surely pick up on it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will require far more than a few words to turn our mood around. Nonetheless, […]

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Keeping Caregiving Stress from Straining Your Marriage

In marriage we pledge to stick with each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness as well as in health – but what does not come up in our vows to one another is how to deal with the growing needs of senior care as our parents age. However with our […]

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Try These Timesaving Tips for Caregivers and Cut Back on Stress

“If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are in the “sandwich generation”, most likely you can relate to this sentiment, as you are constantly juggling the needs of your children and the needs of your aging parents. The following timesaving tips, however, may help to shave just a few […]

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Holiday Heart Health for Seniors: Simple Tips to Manage Hypertension

It’s here! The holiday season is upon us, loaded with laughter, decorations, and of course, family gatherings. But let’s be real: it can also be packed with tempting treats, stressful moments, and a busy pace that leaves everyone slightly frazzled. If you are a caregiver for an older loved one, you understand how quickly the […]

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The Importance of Prioritizing Caregiver Emotional Health

You’ve just settled Mom into bed after a challenging day. You are drained—physically and emotionally—and there is still a list of tasks waiting for your attention. Maybe it was the struggle with getting her to take her medication today, or the call from a relative who offered well-meaning but unrealistic advice that caused that extra […]

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What All Family Caregivers Need to Know About Parkinson’s Non-Movement Symptoms

When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, difficulty moving or tremors likely come to mind first. However, if you’re taking care of an older loved one with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed they’re dealing with so much more than just movement issues. Parkinson’s non-movement symptoms, like depression, sleep problems, and cognitive changes, can have as much […]

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4 Tips for Solving Dementia-Related Clothing Problems

It is an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad prepare for the day. You’ve picked out several outfit options for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same clothes for a few days now, in spite of your gentle requests each […]

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The COPD Comorbidities You Need to Understand

Watching a family member manage the daily challenges of COPD isn’t easy. You see them struggle with fatigue and breathlessness, and you want to do anything you can to help. What you may not realize is that COPD often leads to other health conditions, known as COPD comorbidities, which need to be addressed and managed along […]

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Begin Decluttering With Your Parents Now for Lasting Memories and a Safer Home

You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic space, you discover a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage toys. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […]