Caregivers frequently tell me about the complex emotional strain they feel as they care for an aging, sick, or disabled loved one. I can relate…
Category: Caregiving
Caregiver, Caretaker, Carer, or Care Partner: What’s the Difference?
In my travels, conversations, and studies, I have observed that the terms “caregiver,” “caretaker,” “carer,” and “care partner” are used somewhat interchangeably. However, each of…
How Caregiver Support Group Leaders Can Use Caregiving Models to Facilitate Discussion and Growth
Most caregiver support group facilitators are routinely looking for resources to share with the caregivers in their groups. It’s very helpful to have a book,…
Blending In: The Art of Home Care and Respite Care Providers
When I owned my home care company, I awarded one caregiver per year the coveted “Caregiver of the Year” award. While I had a hard…
Are You on The Road of Family Caregiving?
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one…
7 Famous Celebrity Caregivers
Caregiving does not discriminate. No matter what your background or socio-economic status may be, the chances are extremely high that caregiving will touch your life…
