The challenges of caregiving are often underestimated by people who haven’t been in the role themselves. This is partly because many of the most challenging components are not immediately obvious on the outside and can be difficult to explain. For one thing, it isn’t the tasks of caregiving that are difficult (even though they can […]
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Finding Good Activities as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver doesn’t mean you need to be stuck at home. There are plenty of engaging activities to give you and your family member a much needed break.
The Realities of Mental Illness
In the previous post, I talked about the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Today I want to highlight a related area, the way that mental illness looks and feels. To do that, I want to provide some background. My name is Cassie. I’m a writer on this site and I also do much of the […]
Mental Health Stigma. The Effects on Seniors and Caregivers
The topic of mental health is being discussed with increasing frequency. Yet, it is still an immensely challenging area, one that is associated with considerable assumptions and stigma. Much of the stigma comes from the way that mental illness has been traditionally viewed. The media has often painted people with a mental illness as dangerous, […]
The Growing Caregiver Crisis
The need for caregiver support has never been clearer. While there has been some good news, there are still many challenges that face us now.
When Self-Care Isn’t Realistic or Isn’t Enough
One of the most common pieces of caregiving advice is self-care. We’ve written about it multiple times on this site too, including easy self-care tips and what self-care means in practice. The concept is truly critical. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from a jug that’s empty. If you don’t meet your own needs, […]