Caregiver martyr syndrome means that caregivers aren’t just going above and beyond. They’re also burning themselves out, often when doing so isn’t necessary.
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How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
Caregivers often go it alone while other family members stand back. So, how do you get your siblings to help?
Caregiving and Faith – Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
Caregivers often hear the same phrases time again. From Christian friends, this might include the well meaning ‘I’ll pray for you’ or ‘everything happens for a reason’, while non-Christian friends might turn to ‘think positive’ or something to that effect. Such phrases are incredibly frustrating in the middle of caregiving. Most of the time, you […]
Should You Include Dementia Patients in Family Celebrations?
The holidays are an important time for families to come together, to connect, and to celebrate. Many of us have years and years of family holidays together, including plenty of traditions and moments that matter. Dementia makes things much more complicated. What do you do when a loved one also suffers from dementia? Do you […]
What To Do When It Is Hard To Stand Up After Sitting
Struggling to get up from a seat can be frustrating but there are solutions. This post looks at various approaches you can take and how these can help.
When To Practice Tough Love With Elderly Parents
The concept of tough love is probably very familiar. The term is normally used with children and teenagers, where sometimes you need to draw a firm line to help them in the long term. Practicing tough love with elderly parents isn’t as common. It might seem strange too. After all, kids and teenagers have growing […]