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April 10, 2023

How to lower your stress and anxiety as a caregiver

Stress is an unavoidable part of being a caregiver. It comes with the territory. Caring for an older loved one is both mentally and physically exhausting, and often there is no relief in sight. But it is important for your long-term health and well-being to find ways to take care of yourself and manage stress. Taking care of yourself is an ongoing, conscious effort. Being able to recognize when you are overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated or resentful is important not only to you but also to the person you care for.

February 02, 2023

How to avoid losing your own identity when you are a caregiver

We all start our caregiving journey for different reasons. We each have our own story of how it came to be. Some come to caregiving out of a sense of love and devotion, some out of necessity and duty, and some because it is just the right thing to do. But no matter how you came to be a caregiver, it is only part of who you are. Over time, your stories and your loved one’s stories intertwine. You start to lose your sense of self.

January 06, 2023

A new year is another chance to get it right for yourself

“Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” — Oprah Winfrey

December 07, 2022

During the holidays, be observant to the challenges your loved one might be facing

The holidays are here. For those of us whose older loved one lives independently, this will be a chance to interact with and spend more time with them. It’s an opportunity to get a peek into their world; a chance to see for ourselves how they are coping with the onset of aging. Everyone experiences changes to their physical and mental abilities as they age. These changes can come on gradually or happen quickly. When we notice a change in our loved one’s condition and ask about it, they often downplay and minimize any new symptoms.