TV shows like Hoarding: Buried Alive have trivialized hoarding (and put it in the public eye), but hoarding is a serious, long-term problem for the person who suffers from it, the people who live with them, and the loved ones in the picture. Solving the problem isn’t as simple as decluttering a room or a […]
Caregiving
How To Set Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers
Setting good boundaries for caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult. Let us show you how to go about it and why you should.
5 Tips for Dementia Caregiving in the Holidays
At the best of times, the holidays involves a considerable amount of stress. This is even more significant if you are caring for a person with dementia. So, this post considers some ways to make sure the holidays turn out well.
Care Planet’s Virtual Cruise and Conference for Dementia Education
Care Planet’s first virtual cruise and conference, for everyone on the dementia journey, is now available for you to purchase! Watch this virtual event, which includes more than three hours of information-packed presentations, from the comfort of your home while you learn from eight leading dementia care experts. It’s the perfect way to expand your […]
How Values Can Help You Make Good Caregiving Decisions
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 […]
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, […]