Caregiving

Stress can be an inevitable result of taking care of an elderly loved one. The reality is that caregiver burnout can set in if you bypass your own needs, but fortunately, many ways exist to keep you emotionally and physically strong. One of the best steps for easing the stress of caregiving? Talk to other Read more >>

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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 65 million Americans devote a large chunk of their time to caring for an aging relative or disabled family member. Many of these people, in addition to being a caregiver, have full time jobs, are married, have children, and carry other responsibilities. It can be an overwhelming Read more >>

As parents age, you may find it difficult to know if or when your elderly parent should no longer live alone, especially if you see your parent several times a week or more. Deterioration in mental or physical ability doesn’t usually happen overnight — it’s often a long, slow decline. Many elderly parents end up Read more >>

It can be difficult to watch your parents get older, particularly if you’re the caregiver in charge of their well being. You might feel lonely or sad about the changes happening in your parents lives and in the relationship you have with each of them, but there are some encouraging thoughts you can take away Read more >>