Category Caregiver Support
In a Crisis, Spiritual Resilience Can Pull Us Through
This year’s theme for Pastoral Care Week is “spiritual resilience.” What does it mean to be spiritually resilient? How can... Read More
Four Free Apps to Reduce Stress
The stress of caring for a loved one—on top of many other responsibilities—can quickly lead to burnout. You may start... Read More
Practicing Mindfulness to Relieve Stress
Mindfulness is a special way of paying attention that can help you better cope with life’s stresses. Whether you’re dealing... Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Tips for Effective Communication
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Communication can be one of the greatest barriers for those whose loved ones are... Read More
Caregiving and Facebook
Facebook is a popular social media tool for connecting with others. Increasingly, people are also using Facebook to keep friends... Read More
When Your Loved One Needs a Ride
Your loved one’s ride falls through. You can’t miss another day of work. Yet he or she needs to get... Read More
Juggling Work and Caregiving
Most people caring for an ill loved one have many other responsibilities. Juggling work and the added needs at home... Read More
Being Mortal Offers Guidance for Families Facing Serious Illness
“As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures,” Atul Gawande writes in his bestseller, Being Mortal:... Read More
Getting the Family Involved in Caregiving
When a loved one’s health declines, caregiving responsibilities tend to fall to one person. In addition to managing appointments, providing... Read More