What is a “caregiver“? Someone who is involved in helping someone else manage to carry out the tasks of living. It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? For the caregiver, it is anything but easy or simple. Let’s be honest. Being a caregiver is a tough job. Being a caregiver to aging parents is even tougher. […]
Becoming a family caregiver is a life-changing decision. I made this decision more than 10 years ago when I was my mother’s caregiver. Several months ago I made the decision again, only this time I would be caring for my disabled husband. Caregiving is a huge job and it takes a while to get the […]
From the Caregiver’s Point of View Yes, they do compare wages and hours. So don’t think you can underpay and overwork and still have your caregiver feel good about the job. An issue that often emerges in my caregiver workshop is how hard it is to be honest. Many caregivers feel that they might lose […]
