Looking after a relative can be noble and rewarding, but caregiver burnout is very real. Too often we undervalue the level of stress involved. Since care is often long-term, this stress accumulates and builds up over time. As a result, people who provide care are often at risk of burnout.…
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Planning for your future is an exercise in good self-care. It’s an valuable step to take, not only for tomorrow, but because it will give you peace of mind today. By deciding what’s most important to you, discovering what your options are and putting relative things in place, you will…
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Taking on the role of caregiver to aging parents brings many mixed emotions, and a ton of extra items on our to-do list. On the one hand, we may be pleased to have the opportunity to spend more time with them, to give back some of what they’ve given us.…
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Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write my way through the changes that were sure to come. But, some times things are just too…
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The majority of seniors wish to age in place and therefore avoid thinking about senior care. But, as we age and it becomes more difficult to maintain our independence, it’s worth exploring this option. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent or starting to notice changes in your own health,…
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