Caregiving sometimes feels like a minefield. There are countless decisions for you to make most days, including how and when to prioritize your own needs, and how to best support your loved one. In this environment, making good caregiving decisions might feel overwhelmingly difficult. You might also be faced with conflicts between ideas of what […]
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10 Ways to Stop Caregiving from Ruining Your Marriage
Being a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding role, one that often allows you to give back to the people who once supported you, including your parents. Yet, caregiving can also be incredibly difficult and may come at a high price. For some caregivers, that price is other relationships, including their marriage, connections with friends, […]
Pros and Cons of Online Therapy
Not long ago, talking about the pros and cons of online therapy would be an absurd idea. Why would anyone even choose an online option over in-person therapy? These days, online therapy has become much more common. There are some famous providers, like Talkspace and BetterHelp, along with many private therapists that offer their services […]
How To Find and Use Your Personal Values as a Caregiver
In previous posts, we’ve touched on the idea of your personal values and how these can help you to make good caregiving decisions and find meaning in your life. Today, we’re taking a closer look at values and how you can use them in your life. First though, let’s talk about the underlying idea. Values […]
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Diabetes Caregiver
Whether you’re a family member to someone with diabetes or are a direct care worker, being a caregiver for a diabetic patient can get overwhelming fast. You may be juggling multiple visits to specialists, constantly taking inventory and restocking a long list of diabetes care supplies, checking lab work results online, or trying to follow […]
20 Enticing Vegetarian Recipes for Seniors That Everyone Will Adore
Plant-based diets have long been associated with benefits, including reduced risk of cancer, decreased blood pressure, lower risk of heart disease, and much more. They’re also an easy way to decrease calorie intake and promote weight loss. These vegetarian recipes for seniors all make it easy to get seniors started with plant-based food. Don’t worry […]