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How to Accept Being a Caregiver

I would venture a guess that there are very few people who love being a caregiver to a husband or family member. Most caregivers find themselves in this role by default. A loved one falls ill and we are present and able. Women, by nature and cultural influences, are most…

How To Restart Self-Care

With the holidays behind us, now is the perfect time to restart self-care routines. It is all too easy in our busy, modern world to fall behind on the daily routines we carve out for taking care of ourselves. The extra stress of Covid, taking care of our loved ones,…

A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It’s a life changer. But, as I’ve learned in dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge is power. The more we learn about not only the illness itself, but the means of dealing…

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 the process. Caregiving is an extremely demanding job. Most caregivers have insufficient support and are the primary…

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 all involved. Research has shown that elder abuse most often involves family members. The reasons for this…

How To Help An Older Relative When Their Health Has Declined

We all think about getting older and if you have an aging parent you may be wondering how to help an older relative through the process. Planning ahead is key. Too often we wait until a parent or loved one ends up in the hospital for surgery or other health…