Caregiving
3 Books for the Caregiving Journey
Companions for those learning to care without losing themselves Caregiving stretches us in ways we never imagined — body, mind, and spirit. It asks everything of us, often without giving much back. And…
Caring Without Carrying
Simple Ways to Be There Without Burning Out Some of us were taught to be so attentive that we end up carrying the weight of the room. We notice tone, tension, unspoken fears—and…
CALLING MY ENERGY HOME – Caregiver Burnout
I woke up this morning with a stress hangover. Some might call it caregiver burnout, but for me, it feels even more layered than that. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s…
FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Women Over 50
Balancing creativity with caregiving and life’s responsibilities isn’t easy, but small, intentional steps make it possible. As the youngest of five and a natural caregiver, supporting others has always been part of my…
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Yesterday, while I was out walking, I ran into a neighbor I hadn’t seen in ages. She and her husband are only at home here part of the time. After they retired, they…
HOW TO AVOID CAREGIVER BURNOUT
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…
