Caregivers

Take Action Against Caregiver Stress

May 19, 2015

One of the more interesting things to me about the phenomenon of caregiving is that every situation is unique, and yet its participants often share important characteristics.  For example: They…

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Building Your Caregiver Network

April 20, 2015

Several years ago I was delivering a workshop for family caregivers when I noticed someone in the audience crying. It didn’t seem appropriate to proceed without at least acknowledging this…

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Respite for the Caregiver…Optional, or Mandatory?

July 28, 2014

As caregivers, we want to provide the very best possible care for our loved ones. Often, though, we can fall into the trap of being the sole caregiver, convinced that…

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And the Best Substitute for Sleep Is…

October 25, 2013

Actually, there IS no substitute for sleep! Ironic, isn’t it?  Some of the things that make us better caregivers are the very things that are in short supply because of…

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