Being a caregiver for your parents is a tough job, but we don’t always have a choice. We all want to be there for our families but we must also consider what is best for ourselves and our own family. When your parents can longer live alone you want to…
View More How to Tell Your Family That You Can No Longer Be A Caregiver For Your ParentsTag: compassion fatigue
SIGNS OF ADRENAL FATIGUE
Adrenal fatigue is a term that has been growing in popularity and use in recent years. As research dives deeper into the mind/body connection, patterns and connections are emerging. The signs of adrenal fatigue below is offered here to help raise awareness of the effects of stress on our bodies,…
View More SIGNS OF ADRENAL FATIGUEADRENAL FATIGUE * BURN OUT * COMPASSION FATIGUE
PROLONGED STRESS Adrenal fatigue is a term that has grown in popularity as researchers learn more about the mind/body connection. Adrenal fatigue is used to describe a collection of non-specific symptoms that occur as a result of ongoing, high levels of stress. Living in a chronic state of stress, without…
View More ADRENAL FATIGUE * BURN OUT * COMPASSION FATIGUECaregivers Benefit from Internet Tools
In honor of National Family Caregiver Month: The month is coming to an end, but the job of the caregiver does not. Take a moment to thank a caregiver whenever you have the opportunity and if you are a caregiver, don’t hesitate to reach out to a support network online…
View More Caregivers Benefit from Internet ToolsCreate a Support Network in Your Hour of Need
WE ALL NEED SUPPORT Are you , or someone you know, facing or dealing with a health crisis? Are you desperate for a little extra help and support but don’t know where to turn? Now, you don’t have to go it alone. Ten years ago my husband had a heart…
View More Create a Support Network in Your Hour of NeedMidlife Madness
Midlife hit me over the head with a hammer and then dropped kicked me into another universe. One minute I was boogying along, full speed ahead, the next I was laying flat out on the floor. Do you know what I’m talking about? I think back, in a still recent…
View More Midlife Madness