When a loved one develops a health condition, and caregiving responsibilities ensue, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In addition to so many new care-related things…
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Dr. Aaron Blight’s Transformative Learning Caregiver Support Groups
Transformative Learning Caregiver Support Groups are designed to prompt deep learning among participants over 10 weekly live sessions. Each session aims to be approximately 60…
Best Practices Among Employee Resource Groups for Caregivers
If you work for a large organization and have noticed how many employees could benefit from additional support with family caregiving responsibilities, then you may…
How Do You Feel about Caregiving? Taking Inventory of Your Emotions
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…
Why Empowering Independence Should Be Part of Your Elder Care Approach
Family caregiving—whether it is elder care or caring for an otherwise disabled individual—involves offering physical, emotional, and logistical support to a loved one who requires…
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…
