Grieving is not just a response that happens after you lose someone. People can experience anticipatory grief, which is the feeling of grief before the eventual death of the person you are caring for.
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Read our storyGrieving is not just a response that happens after you lose someone. People can experience anticipatory grief, which is the feeling of grief before the eventual death of the person you are caring for.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to pause and remember that while you are a caregiver for a family member or a close friend, you are also the full-time caregiver for yourself.
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to care for someone who is aging, chronically ill or living …
Caregiver fatigue: What it is and how you can prevent it Caregiver fatigue can happen to any caregiver at any time. Sometimes referred to as …
Herlinda Navarez has been there. Herlinda, who goes by Linda, is a community liaison for Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes. She speaks with caregivers who are …
Only now does Deborah Fisher realize she’s always been a caregiver at heart. She adopted and raised seven children. She gave birth to a daughter …
Erika enjoys seeing her mother around the holidays. There are so many memories to share, like the fresh Christmas trees Erika’s mother always insisted on …
Caring for an elder or a loved one with disabilities is a position many caregivers simply “find themselves” in. Often they have not made a …
Serving as a caregiver for a family member is an extremely rewarding experience. Not only do you get to spend time with your loved one, …
Everyone has different expectations for the challenges that a caregiving role might bring, such as the difficulty of managing a loved one’s medical …
There are plenty of devices out there that can be used to improve the lives of seniors. GPS trackers allow caregivers to keep an eye …
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. The disease currently affects over 6 million Americans, a number that is expected to rise to …
Daniel (Allison’s Son), Michael, and Allison smile for a photo at the Ohio State Fair When I Grow Up I Want to Be… A doctor, …
Over 40 million people across the U.S. are providing unpaid assistance to aging parents, chronically ill spouses, and other loved ones. Despite growing accessibility of …
There are plenty of difficult jobs out there, but one that receives minimal attention is that of a family caregiver. Due to the high-stress and …
You help your aging loved one whenever you have the time, but lately you’ve noticed they need more help than you’re able to provide alone. …
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they will undoubtedly go through behavioral changes. In fact, dementia affects behavior …
The stressors associated with family caregiving are well-documented; you can find plenty of studies that illustrate the various emotional issues that arise from being an …
At some point, nearly every family must together decide on and designate care plans for their elderly or infirm relatives. Although it’s a reality that …
Caregiving for a friend or family member is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to a loved one, but it’s not without …
The deteriorating health of a loved one is undoubtedly a painful thing to witness. It can be particularly difficult, however, to watch our parents grow …
Good nutrition is crucial for older adults and seniors who are trying to stay healthy or recover from illness. If you’re a caregiver, you may …
If your elderly parents are living independently or you’re caring for an aging loved one at home, safety is a prominent concern. At first glance, …
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