Pain is a serious problem for many seniors and caregivers. When Western medicine fails us, or is out of reach financially, the pain can drive many of us to explore alternative forms of therapy. Indeed, holistic pain management for seniors can be a powerful tool, where you are combining multiple approaches for reducing and managing […]
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The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents
Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]
How To Actually Prevent Caregiver Burnout – A Capacity Model
Burnout is a topic that caregivers know all too well. You know that feeling when you have absolutely nothing left to give, but there’s still a huge list of things that needs to be done? Many caregivers live in a constant of near-exhaustion, where they keep going because there seems to be no other option. […]
My Elderly Mother Expects Me To Support Her
What do you do when your elderly mother expects you to support her? Should you follow her requests or find a different path?
The Secret to Self-Care – One Powerful Trick That Caregivers Often Miss
Caregivers are told time and time again to take care of themselves, to meet their own needs, and not to push themselves too hard. Yet, self-care remains one of the hardest things for caregivers to do. There are many reasons for this, including difficulties in creating boundaries, caregiver guilt, and simply not having enough time. […]
Powerful Types of Self Care Journaling for Caregivers
At its most basic, journaling involves recording your thoughts and feelings, often by making an entry each day. The habit is one that most of us have tried at least once before – and many have given up on. Yet, self care journaling is more powerful than you might realize. It offers a way to […]