Physical/Emotional Impact
The unpredictable nature of managing someone else’s world and medical condition often feels beyond the caregiver’s control. However, controlling the
Little Time to Deal with Caregiver Emotions Since caregivers often acquire their role suddenly, they have little time to prepare
Mental Health Problems Misunderstood by Public Many people misunderstand the nature of mental illness. Movies, novels, and myths tell of
Caregivers suffer from two syndromes that indicate they need some personal attention. One is called “Compassion Fatigue” and the other
By Donna Steigleder I’m going to be brutally honest with you as I tell my story. I went from a nice
Recognize the signs of caregiver burnout, and when you do, ask for help from those around you. The
How Does Caregiving Impact the Caregiver’s Health? 23% report their health has declined in the past five years due to
Factors Influencing Emotional Acceptance What are the many factors that influence the emotional acceptance of a caregiver to their new
Mental and Physical Effects of Caregiving Research by organizations such as the Centers for Medical Services (CMS), Centers for Disease
Caregiver Emotions are Challenging Have you seen sandcastles swept out to sea? Houses built on sand have no anchor
