We all know caregiving is complex. So much to learn, so much to do and so little time. This may surprise you. But, through personal experience, I believe the most critical skill for a caregiver, regardless of diagnosis, is good communication. Understand that effective communication will always be a work in progress, a goal to […]
Nothing can be more devastating than losing a loved one, whether it be your sibling, parent, child, or partner. And no one will be ready for that to happen. For many, the long stretch of battling a disease might seem like preparation for what is about to come. But when it actually does, we feel […]
There is nothing like talking to another caregiver. No one understands what caregivers go through like other caregivers. When I was taking care of Mom and Dad, the most valuable things I heard came from other caregivers I had reached out to. Once I was distraught beyond words in the midst of a panic attack […]
I grew up with my Mom handling all of the finances in our home. She ruled the bank accounts with an iron fist and in hindsight did an amazing job keeping us all looking like a million bucks even though times were not always the best financially. Together with my Dad, who was always doing […]
When you’re a caregiver, finding time to take care of your own physical needs is difficult enough, but taking care of the physical needs of someone else is even more challenging. Assisting someone else to dress, bathe, sit, or stand when they are upset, agitated, or combative—often the case when caring for someone with a […]
