As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This doesn’t cost you anything extra. Before I moved across the country to help my brother care for our 81-year-old father with dementia, I went to a one-day caregiving workshop. I think it was called something…
As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This doesn’t cost you anything extra. Sudden-Onset Caregiving: Maria’s Story Maria was a 35-year-old marketing professional when she got a phone call that changed her life. Her mother, who had always been independent, had fallen and…
What is caregiver burden? Monique never imagined she would become her mother’s full-time caregiver. At first, it was just small favors — things like helping her mom shop for groceries or driving her to doctor’s appointments. Within a couple of years, Monique was managing medications, preparing meals and assisting her mom with daily tasks. The…
“Caregivers are the selfless people who provide unpaid care for loved ones who are ill or have serious medical conditions. This is among the most challenging work there is.” — former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Understanding Caregiver Stress If the family business of caregiving has touched your life, you can likely relate to that statement…
Understanding the Challenges of Caregiving No one needs to convince you that the caregiver burden is real. That doesn’t mean you view the loved ones you care for as a burden. Far from it, your love for them is likely the primary motivator for your willingness to care for them. The person you care for…
How can family caregivers manage financial stress? Many family caregivers find success through budgeting, exploring benefits programs, and self-care practices like deep breathing or journaling. Caregivers can also get emotional support through friends, their faith or support groups. In my experience, caregiving often comes with financial stress. Medical bills, reduced work hours and daily expenses…
