Caregiver stress

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Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers

Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers, or even people...

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Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia

“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...

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The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

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How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to...

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Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults

Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations...

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“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

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10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

When store employees wish us “Merry Christmas!” we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout “Happy Holidays!” across...

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What to Do When an Older Adult Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...

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Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

Family caregivers often put their lives on hold to care for their loved ones. In cases where adult children are caring for...

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Finding Caregiver Support Online

I started the habit of getting up at 4 a.m. during my most intensive caregiving days. It was the only way I...

Caregiver stress

Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers

Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia

The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults

“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

What to Do When an Older Adult Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes

Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

Finding Caregiver Support Online

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