Treating yourself as a friend
April 7, 2025As a family caregiver, you probably hold yourself to a high standard. You expect yourself to react with kindness and... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Who covers you in an emergency?
March 31, 2025As a family caregiver, your role is essential to your loved one’s well-being. But what happens if you get sick,... Read More →
Navigating frustration as a caregiver
March 24, 2025Does caring for a loved one stir up some unwanted emotions for you? You’re not alone. While frustration may feel... Read More →
Safe disposal of “sharps”
March 10, 2025Home management of a chronic illness often requires the use of needles or lances. You may need to give your... Read More →
Engaging activities for dementia
March 3, 2025If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you may wonder what you can do to keep their life... Read More →
Heart attack warning signs
February 24, 2025Heart attacks don’t always look like what you’d expect. While you might imagine a person collapsing with intense chest pain,... Read More →
Fire escape planning for older adults
February 17, 2025Creating a fire escape plan is smart for everyone but essential for older adults, who are at greater risk during... Read More →
The obstacles of pride and privacy
February 10, 2025It’s not easy to lose abilities and admit you need help. The reluctant elder in your life is more likely... Read More →
The obstacles of cost and control
February 3, 2025When a loved one obviously needs help at home but refuses to allow it, it’s frustrating! Below are two common... Read More →
Grief about pet loss
January 27, 2025The death of a pet can be heart wrenching for anyone, and older adults are no exception. Especially for those... Read More →