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Getting Unstuck from Caregiver Loneliness In your caregiving journey, you might spend most of your day focused on someone else’s needs. You may have less time to see friends, attend your place of worship or even just talk on the phone. Over time, the quiet moments can start to feel heavy. If you’re feeling this…
Being a caregiver means showing love, patience, and strength. But it doesn’t mean you have to say yes to everything. Many caregivers try to do it all — and end up feeling tired, frustrated or even sick. Saying “no” can feel scary, but it’s a powerful act of self-care. Setting healthy boundaries helps you stay…
In 2025, almost 63 million Americans are aged 65 and over. That represents about 18.6% of the total U.S. population. Think of all the knowledge, experience and wisdom those seniors possess! Those numbers are growing at a historical rate. In fact, some data projects 1 in 5 Americans to be 65 years old or older…
An Especially Hurtful Moment: Mary’s Story Mary had always had a reputation for being mentally sharp. A retired schoolteacher with a love for crossword puzzles, she prided herself on remembering wedding anniversaries, Bible verses, and the names of every neighbor on her street. As she and her daughter were leaving their local grocery store one…
While perusing a Reddit caregiving forum recently, I searched for the word “resentment.” The volume of results from that search tells me that a lot of caregivers deal with feelings of resentment in their role. One antidote to resentment can be building our appreciation for those we care for. Think about it: It’s hard to…
Taking care of patients in my early 20s is what got me started on my own caregiving journey. The professional nurses at the clinic where I volunteered were great role models. They taught me important lessons that I still use today. This week, many of those lessons are coming back to me. Honoring National Nurses…
