You’ve probably heard about caregiver support groups before. They’re one of the most commonly recommended self-care approaches for caregivers. But, if you’ve never tried a support group before, you might be skeptical. Will talking to a bunch of strangers really help? After all, they don’t have the power to change anything. As you’ll see, there […]
The Burnout Trap: How Modern Culture Impacts Burnout and What You Can Do
Few people need a definition of burnout these days. Most of us already know what it feels like to be on complete overload – often when there are still a ton of things that need to be done. Burnout is tough. It’s exhausting and overwhelming, especially for caregivers. It’s tough because the support systems […]
The Unique Power of Women’s Circles for Caregivers
We all know it, right? Social support is important. It’s even essential for living a good life Having enough good social connections has been linked to so many benefits, including improved resilience, better mental health, decreased risk of some diseases, and longer life. Most caregivers know this, but how do you make things better? To […]
STDs in Nursing Homes – A Shockingly Common Problem
Stereotypes suggest that STDs are primarily an issue when people are young, particularly in their 20s and 30s, as they have the time, energy, and enthusiasm to pursue new sexual relationships regularly. Yet, STDs certainly aren’t limited to that age group. They can occur at every stage of adult life, including among seniors. In fact, […]
Completing The Stress Cycle – How Stress Impacts Us And What We Can Do
It’s no secret. Stress has dramatic impacts on our physical and mental health. It even increases our disease risk and can considerably shorten our lives. It can make us feel pretty awful too. Part of those effects are due to cortisol, the stress hormone. In short bursts, this hormone helps us to respond to immediate […]
The Best Habit Tracking Apps For Caregivers
We’ve talked about apps plenty of times before – including a detailed post on powerful apps for caregivers, plus apps and games for seniors. Today, we’re taking a much narrower focus and looking specifically at the best habit tracking apps for caregivers. Why habit tracking? Well, for one thing, habits have a powerful cumulative effect. Even if […]