Our parents and grandparents are living longer, and more and more are often in need of family support from their children and grandchildren that requires taking care of them or paying the costs for such needed care. According to a recent study, 25% of Americans either consider themselves a caregiver to someone who is very […]
Caring for someone with cancer, taking on new responsibilities, and worrying about the future can be exhausting at the very least – and it can quickly lead to burnout. When you’re busy caring for the person with cancer, who’s taking care of you? Check out these lists to identify strengths and weaknesses you can build […]
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors: changes in the family dynamic, household disruption, financial pressure, and the added workload. So is it any wonder that caregivers are some of the people most prone to burnout?
When providing care to aging or disabled parents, many caregivers ignore the most important person involved in the caregiving process. “Who?” – you may ask? The answer might surprise you: The Caregiver. Many times caregivers get so wrapped up in attending to parent’s needs, trying to fit quality time with their own family into their […]
Hospice is patient and family-centered, meaning that it is designed to look after the needs of the patient as well the needs of the caregiver. The final phase of the individual’s pancreatic cancer journey may be a very intense experience. Caregivers provide a very loving gift by ensuring that the people they love die with […]
