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Coping with Anticipatory Grief: Before and After Loss

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.

5 Self Care Tips (and 1 Pro Secret) for Caregivers

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.

Creating Your Caregiving Support Team

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 …

What is Caregiver Fatigue?

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 …

From caregiver to hope bringer: A daughter’s journey

Herlinda Navarez has been there. Herlinda, who goes by Linda, is a community liaison for Seniorlink & Caregiver Homes. She speaks with caregivers who are …

How Do You Know You’re a Caregiver? Ask Deborah

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 …

A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Coping with a Loved One’s Seasonal Affective Disorder

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 …

Caregiver Burden Tips: Expert Advice for Recognizing & Combating Caregiver Stress

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 …

How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member: 6 Steps to Uncovering Financial Assistance Options for Family Caregivers

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, …

Caregiving Can Impact Your Relationships with Family and Friends. Here’s How to Cope.

    Everyone has different expectations for the challenges that a caregiving role might bring, such as the difficulty of managing a loved one’s medical …

The 30 Best GPS Trackers for Elderly Loved Ones

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 …

Understanding Alzheimer’s Stigma and Quality of Life after a Diagnosis: A Guide for Family Caregivers

  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 …

The 30 most important things for caregivers to keep in mind when receiving remote care

I cared for two sons with developmental disabilities. This is what it’s like.

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, …

The 36 Best Caregiver Support Groups in Louisiana

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 …

The 50 Best Caregiver Support Groups in South Dakota

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 …

Companion Care vs. Personal Care

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. …

Understanding Dementia Behaviors and How to Deal with Them

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 …

Legal Advice for Caregivers: 50 Helpful Legal Tips & Suggestions for Caregivers

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 …

What’s the One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Becoming a Caregiver?

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 …

Best Exercises for Seniors: Expert Tips & Advice on Outdoor Exercises, Indoor Exercises, Chair-Based Exercises and More for Older Adults

Best Caregiver Support Groups in Pennsylvania

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 …

Tips on Caregiving with Your Siblings

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 …

Easy Recipes for Caregivers

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 …

Home Modifications for the Elderly

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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