Common Thoughts That Embarrass Caregivers and Induce Guilt
Wouldn’t it be nice to be a family caregiver who never gets frustrated and is an eternal optimist? Maybe there are some like that...
Guilt
Far Too Many People Still Attach a Stigma to Illnesses That Cause Dementia
Anyone who has cared for a disabled child or has a visible disability of their own knows this. However, people who care for an...
When a Person Living with Dementia Says, ‘I Just Want to Go Home’
Update: Some current thinking is that the emotion behind this sad lament is more about finding a level of emotional comfort than thinking back...
Loving Yourself: A Caregiver’s Ultimate Challenge
We’ve all heard that we must first learn to love ourselves before we can love others. Yet, many of us have grown up with...
14 Phrases for Caregivers to Cling To
Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for our care...
Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious challenges. Even...
Hindsight Can Be a Blessing or a Curse for Caregivers
They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially...
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from January 1...
Detaching With Love: Setting Boundaries With Difficult Elderly Parents
When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are often to...
It’s Christmas Day: Are You Enjoying It?
Many people are celebrating Christmas Day, today, December 25th. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but try not to...
