Category Caregiver Support

October 19, 2016

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

September 26, 2016

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

July 20, 2016

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

June 20, 2016

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

March 29, 2016

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

January 25, 2016

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

December 11, 2015

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

September 28, 2015

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

August 25, 2015

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