The dictionary describes respite as, “A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.” Being a caregiver for an adult, whether that adult is a parent, spouse, child, other family member or life partner, is one of the most difficult tasks that life hands to people. Caregiving is a 24-hour job, 7 days a week. Taking […]
The dictionary defines grief as, “Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone’s death.” “Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to...
Many people are born with an innate sense of selflessness; one that motivates people to go out of their way to help others before they help themselves. We...
The truth of the matter is, when you are a caregiver, you go beyond your job. You go beyond yourself. You become a nurturer and a healer. You...
Family caregiving takes many forms. Some caregivers take a parent to doctors’ appointments and pick up prescriptions. Others become 24/7 caregivers, proving for all needs of a family...
When we were kids, we could not wait to get behind the wheel to be free to go where we wanted. Now ride sharing is becoming increasingly popular....
One of my elderly friends, Rachel, let her adult son move in with her while he experienced hard times. It was natural for a mother to take care...
As people do, we find ourselves open to the advice of others. While expecting a child, we prepare ourselves. We raise our families, relying on input from parents,...
If you try to handle caregiving responsibilities by yourself, it will lead to stress-related health problems and even pre-mature death. It’s important to reach out to form a...
Each day caregivers are confronted with thousands of tasks. It can feel overwhelming. It is stressful. As a caregiver in Canada related in a recent article in CBC...
Do you need support with everyday tasks? Including things like getting out of bed, getting to the bathroom, showering or bathing, help with getting dressed, organizing or taking...
“You don’t have to actually say goodbye, but you can all prepare for the parting that eventually comes.” Life is a tapestry of many threads. Sometimes it comes...
The impact caregiving has on the workforce is often ignored. Those who care for a family member at home and have a full-time job are often strained beyond...
I know from experience while I was a caring for my mom, that when you are a caregiver you have little time and lots of questions. Many of...
This is part three of three in the series, “Fraud, Scams, and Tips to Help Protect Yourself,” written by William Palmer III. 5) Inheritance Scam. Few people would...
This is part two of three in the series, “Fraud, Scams, and Tips to Help Protect Yourself,” written by William Palmer III. 2) Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams....
This is part one of three in the series, “Fraud, Scams, and Tips to Help Protect Yourself,” written by William Palmer III. Fraud is becoming an increasing...
According to AARP and the National Alliance on Caregiving, the state of Nevada has more than 532,000 informal caregivers, and the value of informal caregiving in Nevada is...
This blog post was written by Jean Myles, who cared for her husband from 2001 – 2014 Caregivers come in all sizes and ages, colors and creeds. The...
