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Compelling Caregiver Family Draft Dodgers

You are the primary caregiver for a family member. Whether it is a sibling, a spouse, or a child with disabilities, you feel alone. And yet, you have other family members who could or should be helping with caregiving tasks. Compelling Caregiver Family Draft...

Caregiver magic-creating rescue rabbits

Caregiver magic-creating rescue rabbits I have been a solo caregiver for a long time. Occasionally, I burn out on the ongoing demands .Caregiver magic-creating rescue rabbits is a strategy that jumpstarts me towards a more proactive attitude. As a long term caregiver,...

Caregiver 3 R’s- Managing Tough Times

Tough times challenge us all. They startle us, knock the wind out of us, take us to our knees or weaken our strongest resolve. Tough times do not play favorites. They find the kindest of us, the wealthiest of us, the least and most deserving of us. Caregiver 3...

Caregiver skill- compassion vs. empathy

Caregiver skill-compassion vs.empathy When we describe caregivers, we choose terms to reflect their skill set. For example, Caregiver skill- compassion vs. empathy is often an interchangeable reference. While both compassion and empathy are associated with caring, the...

Caregiver Pit Stops-Refuel/Refresh

Although long term caregiving creates a comparison to a marathon, I find it is more like an Indianapolis road race. Except..... there is NO established distance and finish line. Caregiver Pit Stops- Refuel/Refresh suggests ways to stay on course with scheduled breaks....

Caregiver triangle tangle-love, exhaustion, dread

Caregiver triangle tangle bounces us between love, exhaustion and dread. Love fuels the tasks. Long term caregiving exhaustion wraps around even the most determined caregiver. And dread of an inevitable outcome creeps into our projected thoughts. As long term...

Elderly parent caregiver exhaustion- long term effects

Elderly parent caregiver exhaustion is commonplace. For those of us who have been at the caregiver helm for years, the long term effects are not subtle. Instead, the long term effects are now the fabric of our life. While the effects are both positive and...

DNR types- elderly parent caregiver behavior

DNR types- elderly parent caregiver behavior spins the usual association to the term. As our parent’s needs change, we arrange medical health directives.

Elderly parent caregiver considerations- Assisted Living realities

Elderly parent caregiver considerations-Assisted Living realities Elderly parent caregiver considerations- Assisted Living realities centers on key elements of what to expect from the experience. As with all aspects of elderly parent caregiving, Assisted Living...