What do you do when your elderly mother expects you to support her? Should you follow her requests or find a different path?
Caregiving
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. […]
How To Talk To Elderly Parents About Moving
Having the ‘moving’ conversation with an aging parent is fraught with difficulty. It can be an emotional topic, especially if everyone has strong and differing opinions about the best long-term solutions are. In this post, we’re taking a close look at how to talk to elderly parents about moving. To do so, we’ll be talking […]
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 […]
The Problem Of Parents Hiding Health Information and What You Can Do
Are your elderly parents hiding health information? The issue is surprisingly common and frustrating. So, what can you do?
The Father Review – Is The Movie Useful for Caregivers?
Have you heard about The Father? There have been some amazing The Father reviews, focusing on the film’s portrayal of dementia and family relationships. It follows the character of Anthony (played by Anthony Hopkins) and his daughter Anne (played by Olivia Colman). Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for his role, while Olivia Colman was […]