by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for an individual with Alzheimerʼs disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Frustration is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties of being a caregiver. Whether you become a caregiver gradually or...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
…Stories, and experiences from those who’ve been there can be enriching and useful to add to one’s set of skills. Learning about dementia can make caregiving easier. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a tough challenge. Plus, many of...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions. You may have great days when you feel a deep sense of fulfillment and connection; and hard days, filled with guilt, grief, or anger. Whether you become a caregiver...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Life as a caregiver isn’t always easy, but a new year presents the opportunity for a new beginning. Consider these realistic resolutions for 2019. This Year, Care For Yourself Too The New Year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting new goals....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Stress is contagious. Observing another person in a stressful situation can be enough to make our own bodies release the stress hormone cortisol. If a caregiver is anxious due to care decisions or work-related stress, they likely bring that anxiety home. We all live...
