It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s. You’re entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Feelings of grief It’s normal to feel loss when you care about someone who has Alzheimer’s disease. It’s […]
There is a natural temptation, after putting your Isaac on the altar to take him back. This is often done by walking in fear, doubt and unbelief, which occurs when you stop trusting God’s provision. Randy Ashburn, one of my spiritual mentors, put it this way: “Why would you have an affair with fear, or […]
The people most prone to burnout are family caregivers – people who devote themselves to the unpaid care of chronically ill or disabled family members. The demands of care giving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or that you’re in over your head.
How does a caregiver know when he or she can no longer manage the daily care giving routines and planning responsibilities? What signals alert the caregiver that he or she is in trouble of getting lost in care giving?
A stroke in the family can cause many shifts, whether it is relationship dynamics, finances, home modifications, or role changes. As a spouse, sibling, child, grandchild, or friend, you may be charged with new tasks, such as providing daily assistance and support, plus planning, and facilitating your loved one’s care. Because stroke is sudden and […]
