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Quick Tips to Manage Stress from Family Caregiving
Managing stress is a recurring theme in many online caregiver forums these days — and for good reason. Caring for a loved one can be a beautiful gift. But it also brings emotional, physical and mental strain. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Family caregiver stress is real, and acknowledging it is the first…
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5 Ways Family Caregivers Can Protect Their Mental Health
Minds Under Fire: Jacey’s Story At 22, Jacey was thrust into caregiving when her 43-year-old father suffered a massive stroke. As his only child, she had no experience and little support. She found herself in a hospital room, trying to make sense of medical jargon and life-changing decisions. For days on end, she sat by…
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How to Ask for Help as a Caregiver Without the Guilt
Wanting help without guilt: Connie’s Story Connie had been caring for her mother, who had early-stage dementia, for over a year. She cooked, cleaned and managed doctor appointments, all while working full-time and raising two pre-teen kids. Her older siblings lived nearby, but Connie never asked them for help. “They have their own lives,” she…
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How to Research Benefits for Your Loved One Using BenefitsCheckUp
An Eye-Opening Caregiver Moment In 2012, I faced a stressful caregiving challenge with one of my aging siblings. He was legally blind, financially challenged and he lived alone. I knew he had to qualify for some benefits programs, but I was overwhelmed with the question of where to start in getting him some help. A…
