2016
A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.
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When you are caring for a loved one with a long-term illness, caregiving becomes a marathon rather than a sprint.
Some simple steps and a change in thinking can help lessen the load of caregiving. Pick what feels right to you.
We provide strategies to positively manage caregiver stress and build resilience. For caregivers.
Caregiving can be filled with ups and downs throughout a loved one’s treatment journey. Building resilience can be beneficial to you and your loved ones, improving emotional wellbeing and coping abilities.
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.
No one really expects it, but at some time or another, just about everyone has been—or will be—responsible for giving care, for a sustained period, to someone close to them.
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A month after proposing marriage, Diana Denholm’s husband was diagnosed with colon cancer and later congestive heart failure. Following a heart transplant several of her husband’s body systems began failing forcing Diana to become his primary caregiver for more than a decade.
When an older family member needs help, many people struggle to find the time to provide assistance to their relative amidst the many other commitments crowding their lives. Often, it is hard to figure out just how much help is really necessary.
Why it’s completely normal to feel bad about caregiving, and what to do to make it better.