What is Self-Compassion? Why It Matters and Seven Ways to Practice It
In our demanding society, negative self-talk often prevails, eroding self-worth. Self-compassion, popularized by Dr. Kristin Neff, promotes kindness towards oneself during adversity. Research supports its benefits. Explore its element and practice mindfulness, reframing thoughts and self-care for enhanced well-being.
https://growtherapy.com/blog/what-is-self-compassion/
UK Work-Life and Well-Being | Build Your Own Self-Compassion Meditation | 37:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYexW2fEBK0
Thursday, July 24: International Self-Care Day
Observed every year on July 24 to highlight the importance of self-care as the foundation of health and well-being. The date — 7/24 — is a symbolic reminder that self-care should be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2025, this global observance promotes awareness, education, and personal responsibility in health maintenance across all ages and communities.
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Caregiving With Your Siblings | Family Caregiver Alliance | Francine Russo
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiving-with-your-siblings
Providing care for your parents can be complicated. When your brothers and sisters are also involved, caregiving can become even more complex. While your siblings can be enormously helpful and your best support, they can also be a source of stress.
In this fact sheet, you will learn how to identify the family dynamics that can impact caregiving, ways your siblings can help, how to increase your chances of getting that help and how to deal with emotions that arise.
Caring for Aging Parents – A Sibling’s Survival Guide | Anne Tumlinson
https://daughterhood.org/blog/caring-for-aging-parents-a-siblings-survival-guide/
There are many heartbreaking moments to navigate when our parents start to depend on us for care. But few are as painful as fighting with our siblings. This doesn’t always happen. Sibling relationships can be a source of strength and comfort as parents grow older. But, more often than not, there can be severe conflicts between brothers and sisters and the suffering this can cause.
Siblings Fighting Over Elderly Parents’ Care: 10 Common Problems and Solutions | A Place for Mom | Marlena Gates
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/family-disputes
Seeing a parent’s health decline can be painful, but it doesn’t have to cause conflict within families. To help your family avoid disputes about your loved one’s care, consider practicing better communication, getting a professional opinion, or using a mediator.
Staying Connected: Caregiver Support Group
There will be no Elder Care Support Group in July. We will resume and connect on Wednesday August 20th at Noon.
Rewind | Elder Care Workshop Recordings
Dementia: Diagnosis to Treatment Options | 51:38
Dr. Odago, Neurologist with CHI St. Joseph Medical Group highlights the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, the changes that occur in the brain and how those changes affect the person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Sadly, there is still no cure for the disease, but there are treatments available that can help people maintain their quality of life and slow the disease's progression.