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 life. Only in recent years have I learned to manage this double-edged sword—one that can be both…
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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 moved here to be close to their daughter and grandchildren but maintain a vacation home in another…
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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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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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It seems I’ve taken a high dive into the deep end of the caregiver stress pool! The unimaginable happened, and as some of you know, I am now in the position of caring for my husband. While I am familiar with caregiving from the aging parent viewpoint, caring for a…
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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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