In previous posts, we’ve touched on the idea of your personal values and how these can help you to make good caregiving decisions and find meaning in your life. Today, we’re taking a closer look at values and how you can use them in your life. First though, let’s talk about the underlying idea. Values […]
Mental Health
Mindfulness For Caregivers – How and When the Practice Can Be Effective
Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. It’s promoted as an amazing way to change your experience, even when your situation remains exactly the same. In part, this is because mindfulness focuses on changing your relationship to your thoughts and feelings, rather than altering thoughts, feelings, or situations. Mindfulness for caregivers, then, sounds like a […]
Holistic Mental Health for Caregivers so You Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
The self-help industry has become incredibly powerful, particularly in the field of mental health. There are now countless books, podcasts, TED talks, audiobooks, blogs, and the like, all trying to teach you how to live your best life. We’ve highlighted some of the ideas in previous posts, including self-compassion, mindfulness, and meditation, along with books […]
My Elderly Mother is So Negative – Caring for a Loved One with Depression
“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]
‘Act Your Age’ – Why The Social Expectations of Aging Are Wrong
When it comes to aging, ‘act your age’ might be some of the worst advice out there. Check out this post to learn why.
Caregiver Resentment and Anger – The Dark Side of Caregiving
Resentment and anger aren’t desirable emotions, but they often arise during caregiving. This post looks at where the emotions come from and what you can do.