Beyond the Challenges: The Positive Aspects of Caregiving You May Not Know
Caregiving is typically portrayed as a demanding and draining experience. While it’s true that caring for a loved one can be challenging, there are some
Caregiving is typically portrayed as a demanding and draining experience. While it’s true that caring for a loved one can be challenging, there are some
Supporting a loved one with dementia comes with moments of confusion and distress, especially when they become fixated on a particular thought or worry. Logical reasoning
Do you often find yourself saying yes to just one more task, another favor, or an additional errand—only to realize your own needs have taken
Chronic illness has a way of changing life, for both the person living with it and also you the family caregiver. You can see how
You ask a simple question: “What would you like for lunch today?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, bewilderment, and an extended
Have you ever felt like your brain just can’t anymore? You stare at the clock, unable to decide what’s for dinner. You find yourself stuck,
Anyone who has been a caregiver for an aging parent can fill you in on how overwhelming it can be. But looking after both parents
The manner by which an individual with dementia experiences the world is not always based in our current reality. Probably one of the most distressful
You have just helped Mom get to bed after a long day. You’re worn out—physically and emotionally—and there’s still a list of tasks waiting for
When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, movement symptoms like tremors likely come to mind first. However, if you are taking care of a senior