How to Be an Effective Caregiver
March 19th, 2019
I went back to school in January; so you could imagine how surprised I was to find myself not only as a full-time student but also as a caregiver. Becoming a full-time student was planned, but becoming a full-time caregiver happened suddenly and unexpectedly. This year, my octogenarian mother moved in with my husband and […]
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10 Ways to Deal with the Stress of Caregiving for an Ill Parent
January 31st, 2018
Caregiving for a physically or mentally ill parent, while rewarding, can be very stressful — especially when you’re working and have a family at home. It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, exhausted and alone. Even the most resilient caregivers can suffer from these symptoms of stress. It’s important to address these symptoms of […]
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Long-distance Caregiving: 14 Tips for Caring for a Parent in a Different State
January 16th, 2018
Becoming a caregiver to an aging or ill parent can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you’re out of state. But there are two things you should keep in mind about long-distance caregiving: You’re not alone. Millions of Americans are now long-distance caregivers, and most of them do it from more than an hour […]
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