Managing Caregiving Impact
When I began to date after my divorce, my daughter’s mental health condition made having a relationship difficult. I rarely
Most of my daughter’s course of therapy went well. The medication she took saved her life, in my opinion. As
As a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a nurse. However, I never expected to need that training to care
Feels Overwhelming. After first becoming a caregiver, one of the most difficult tasks is learning what to keep and let
Little Time to Deal with Caregiver Emotions Since caregivers often acquire their role suddenly, they have little time to prepare
Caregiver Travelers Beware If a hotel advertises that a room is “accessible,” they probably mean that it has handrails in
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
Buying Medical Equipment Helping someone who has trouble moving or helping themselves requires a lot of strength, flexibility, and energy.
Back Up Care Planning What happens if the primary caregiver is unavailable to provide care? Many caregivers have medical problems
