There’s no denying it – caregivers need help. The role often isn’t one we can do alone, especially if we’re providing 24/7 care for a loved one with considerable needs. Even if the practical and emotional tasks seem bearable at first, caregivers start to get overwhelmed as time goes on. That’s because there isn’t enough […]
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Caregiver Sibling Resentment: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
What does the phrase caregiver sibling resentment mean to you? Most of the time, it relates to times when one sibling is doing most of the caring work for aging parents. It’s a frustrating situation, where the caregiving sibling often feels overwhelmed and resentful of others. Yet, this isn’t the only way things can pattern […]
Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?
Dementia is often seen as one of the most terrifying health issues one can face. Much of the reason is that people with dementia don’t just lose physical function, their mental function decreases as well. People with dementia often become shadows of their former selves, with losses in their ability to understand and engage with […]
Can a Sibling Prevent You from Seeing an Elderly Parent?
Family drama is a fact of life, especially when it comes to fights between siblings. But, oh, somehow everything seems to get worse when it comes to caregiving and aging parents. Many caregivers have found that the situation brings out the worst in their families, amplifying resentments and dramas that were already in place. That’s […]
Do People With Dementia Know They Have It?
Family caregivers often have questions about dementia and awareness. Do people with dementia know they have it? Are they aware of the changes that are happening in their behavior and mind? There are two big reasons why you might ask this. The first relates to how much the senior is suffering. Seniors who are aware […]
ChatGPT for Family Caregivers: A Game-Changer or a Gimmick?
ChatGPT is one of many AI tools that has broken into the market. Like similar tools, it allows you to type messages to an AI that then responds based on a large amount of data. There’s enormous potential in this tool for caregivers, as it may help caregivers to quickly find information and insights in […]