GIVE FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE
If you’re a caregiver, as I am, chances are good that your initial response to give from your abundance was, “yeah, right.” In fact, women are the caregivers of the world. We’re mothers,…
AVOIDING BURNOUT AS A CAREGIVER
Avoiding burnout as a caregiver is a necessary, but challenging undertaking. It is an unfortunate truth that many caregivers find themselves in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion at some point in…
4 SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER LONG TERM CARE
The time may come when you should consider whether or not you need long term care. Long term care can provide huge benefits, while waiting too long can make life much more difficult.…
3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME
Choosing a nursing home is not something we want to think about in advance. To do so is to acknowledge that we’re getting older, we’re sick, or we’re less independent than we once…
An Understanding Approach to Elder Care
Caring for an elderly loved one is an admirable life choice, and developing an understanding approach eldercare is a necessity. Being kind and considerate toward your charge is a crucial component that benefits…
Accepting Aging: Through the Caregiving Door
Accepting aging is a life long process that becomes more urgent with each passing year. More than a decade ago, I entered the conversation about aging through the caregiving door. As I walked…
