Caregivers: 9 Ways to Get Your Happy On!
Giving care to a loved one, as you know, is not something we merely do… Being a caregiver is something we are! But as all-consuming and overwhelming as caregiving often feels, we can all benefit from an occasional reminder that it is rarely all we are. We are also individuals with personal lives, interests and…
Inspiring, Great Caregiver Moments Camouflaged in the Every Day
Yes, it is challenging juggling our full lives as caregivers. The ever-so-opulent word ‘balance’ seems to evade our own experience. Yet, there are moments that inspire and sustain us and we move forward hoping for more of these moments more often. That somehow luck will fall upon us and our quality of life will rise…
Caregiving: The Perception of Failure and Success
Most likely, as a caregiver, your barometer for challenging situations sits high. I imagine that your allotment of doctor’s visits has increased with your caregiving role and you have heard your share of difficult diagnosis. For just a moment, I would like to open our perspective on “difficult” or “bad” scenarios and the power of…
6 Easy Steps to Help Caregivers Spring Into Health
By guest blogger: Marcie Goldman, a nutrition counselor in Boulder, Colorado and nationally via Skype As a caregiver, I know self-care is one of the first things to get sacrificed. Especially when coffee and stimulants, like sugar and processed wheat, are so abundant. You can get an amazing amount done, despite being exhausted. Don’t be fooled. If you’re…
Joan Lunden’s “Family Caregivers” Book Giveaway
“Of all the lessons I’ve learned through my years of caregiving, the most important thing all of us can do is to keep the love going. Just tell them that you love them again and again. You will never say it too much, ever.” – Joan Lunden Former host of Good Morning America, Joan Lunden,…
3-Step Strategy to Cope with Caregiver’s Guilt
By guest blogger: Jeff Anderson Many family caregivers report feeling guilt at some point during their labor of love. It’s such a common phenomenon that “caregiver guilt” is now a widely used and understood term in the caregiving world. For some caregivers, these feelings can be especially difficult and frequent. The potential causes of caregiver’s…
