In the quest to provide care for a loved one, caregivers traverse through protracted, uncertain territory. Most caregivers are not innately endowed with the ability…
Category: Family Caregiving
Men and Caregiving
At a recent caregiver conference where I delivered the keynote workshop, there was a man who sat in the center of the room in front…
How Caregiving Changes Attitudes
As I meet caregivers across the country, they tell me, time and again, how their lives have changed. Many changes involve the tasks of care…
Keys to Caregiver Readiness: How to Learn to Help Your Loved One
If you’re like most family caregivers, you didn’t aspire to be in this situation. You didn’t plan to be a family caregiver. You probably didn’t…
How to Recognize the Rewards of Caregiving
Caregiving offers rewards that you don’t necessarily expect amid the struggle of providing daily service to your loved one. The rewards may pop up in…
Five Hard Realities of Caregiving
Family caregivers often report that caring for a loved one is among the hardest things they’ve ever done. Until you’ve assumed the responsibilities of caregiving,…
