What do you do when your elderly mother expects you to support her? Should you follow her requests or find a different path?
Caregiver Self-Care
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 […]
‘Caring for my elderly mother is killing me’ – The Stress and Struggles of Caregiving
At one point or another, many people might say that caring for my elderly mother is killing me. The idea isn’t surprising either, as caregiving can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are ways to make the journey easier.
The Caregiver’s Beauty Boudoir. How to Look Good at Any Age
In a hilarious and hugely popular episode of I Love Lucy, Lucy Ricardo touts the myriad benefits of Vitameatavegamin for a TV commercial and proclaims that the answer to all your problems is only a great big tablespoonful away. Sure, many busy caregivers to seniors may wish that it were that simple as they find […]
How Do You Know That You’re A Caregiver?
Knowing whether you’re a caregiver isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Yet, the question is an important one, as identifying as a caregiver can help you to get the support that you need.