By Gary Stix — 2020
The preeminent sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the control over one’s feelings needed to go to work every day during a pandemic.
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Experts offer strategies that might help alleviate pet caregiver burden
When you are caring for a loved one with a long-term illness, caregiving becomes a marathon rather than a sprint.
Cultivating insight can help caregivers build resilience to loss.
In-home caregivers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic.
Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you’re drowning.
From finding humor in a tough situation to trying creative problem-solving, you can develop a more resilient spirit.
Some simple steps and a change in thinking can help lessen the load of caregiving. Pick what feels right to you.
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.
Mothers caring for both children and aging parents often feel overextended, but they can manage stress by identifying triggers, self-care, and asking for support.
Being able to say, “No, I can no longer continue to provide care in this way,” may not only save the caregiver from emotional and physical burnout, but can also open up opportunities of shared caregiving responsibilities with others while deepening the level of honesty and openness in the...
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