By Teri L. Bourdeau — 2013
Learn how to cope, manage your emotions and keep stress in check when a child is diagnosed with chronic illness.
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The essential role that daughters play in the American health care system is well known but has received little attention.
Supportiv’s new Caregiver collection of articles seeks to meet caregivers where they are, providing tools to create emotional change for the better, either within themselves, or together with the person for whom they’re caring.
Ways to find balance in a life with competing demands
Work-life balance is what they need. Without it, employee well-being suffers and your caregivers burn out.
Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.
These ideas may help you care for your loved one while keeping up your career.
Compartmentalize your life to be fully present in the moment
Ways to stay afloat when you are providing care for multiple people at the same time
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Light exercise, breathing techniques, even smiling can improve overall wellness
Research shows there is a ‘sweet spot’ and subjective wellbeing drops off after about five hours.