Why Compassion Matters in Caregiving Compassion means “to suffer together.” It happens when you see someone in pain and want to help. Emotion experts say compassion is the feeling that prompts you to ease another person’s suffering. It’s not the same as empathy or kindness, but they are connected. Caregiving is a labor of love…
Why Self-Care Matters From June 24 to July 24, we observe Self-Care Month, culminating in International Self-Care Day on July 24. This special day was first established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation to highlight the importance of taking care of our own mental, physical and emotional health. The date — 7/24 — reminds…
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…
Men’s Health Month: Where are the male family caregivers? June is Men’s Health Month, a time to spotlight men’s unique health challenges. From June 9–15, we also observe Men’s Health Week, encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases affecting men and boys. But there’s one group often left out of this conversation: male family caregivers….
Facing the Cost of Care: Carla’s Story The financial realities of family caregiving can hit hard. Just a year ago, Carla’s semi-retired husband Mike was still working part-time at the local hardware store. But his diabetes got worse. Then came the stroke. Now, Mike needs help with almost everything. Carla helps him bathe, eat and…
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…
