Taking Time Away as a Caregiver: How to Prioritize Privacy
Think back to your teen years. Remember how important it was to find a safe place to be by yourself, to shut out the world,
Think back to your teen years. Remember how important it was to find a safe place to be by yourself, to shut out the world,
Alzheimer’s is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s personality, mood, and behaviors quickly. When you’re at home providing care for a
PTSD doesn’t just happen to people who have experienced a major life-threatening event. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience.
After losing a loved one, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The grief and mourning are daunting enough. Taking
You cannot deliver quality caregiving services without having some empathy. The ability to put yourself in another individual’s shoes enables you to better meet their
It’s not uncommon for a senior who needs home care to be hesitant to the idea of accepting help. After all, admitting the necessity for
It’s not easy to admit, and it’s even less easy to avoid. Becoming tired of your role as family caregiver is a common response to
Nothing quenches your thirst like a glass of cold water. You may love a milkshake on a warm summer day. And when you’re recuperating from
Does a long line of annoyed shoppers make your blood boil while waiting to a check out at a grocery store? Or when you arrive
Everyone else may be resolving to eat better, exercise more, and shed a few pounds, but for Alzheimer’s caregivers, perhaps just getting through the day