Part-time caregiving is a broad field, including situations like looking after a family member for a few hours each day or even just dropping in a few days per week. But, however part-time caregiving looks for you, the role is a surprisingly challenging one.
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Being an Imperfect Caregiver: The Reality of a Caregiving Role
To those on the outside, caregiving can sometimes seem simple. Yet, the role brings more challenges than most realize. Being able to care for yourself and realize your own limitations are critical skills.
Surviving the Challenges of Caregiving
Regardless of who you are caring for and why, caregiving comes with a unique set of challenges. In this post, I take a look at where to find support and ways of simply surviving.
10 Warning Signs It May Be Time to Retire from Driving
Driving holds immense practical and emotional significance for many of us – but how do caregivers recognize when it is time for a senior to retire from driving? Especially if they don’t want to?
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Caregiving
Unless you are a caregiver, there is a range of caregiving challenges that you probably simply haven’t thought about. But, even if you aren’t a caregiver, being aware of these challenges is really important.
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
Caregiving is a challenging role, and it seems like you would need specific training to become a caregiver. But, this is one of those cases where expectations and reality do not match.