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Month: March 2016

Caregiver Burnout: Self Forgiveness Required

Honestly, I look back and see that I did do some crazy things and experienced some burnout when I was a caregiver. Read More

Posted onMarch 30, 2016March 30, 2016Categoriesburnout, Caregiver Needs, GuiltTagscaregiver burnout, caregivers, caregiving, forgiveness, long-term care, M*A*S*H, mental health Leave a comment

Control Issues Can Cloud the Caregiving Experience

Try to let people help you if you are the one in charge. If you are not the one in charge, try to be truly helpful and get your facts straight before you suggest making changes. Read More

Posted onMarch 21, 2016March 21, 2016Categoriescaregiving, Family Issues, ResponsibilitiesTagsaging parents, caregiving, control issues, family, sibling rivalryLeave a comment

Caregivers and guilt: must they go together?

Write down or make a mental list of every single thing you do on one of your bad days. Then look at the list and give yourself a break! Read More

Posted onMarch 7, 2016February 21, 2017CategoriesCaregiver Needs, caregiving, GuiltTagsalzheimers, caregivers, caregiving, dementia, Guilt, long-term care, mental health Leave a comment

3 Ways Families Can Find Affordable Home Care for Seniors

Many families are still ill-prepared for the financial burden of home care because they don’t plan on their loved one needing long-term care. Read More

Posted onMarch 2, 2016March 2, 2016Categoriescaregiving, Money Matters, ResponsibilitiesTagsadjustment, aging in place, alzheimers, caregiving, dementia, family, long-term care2 Comments

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