Journaling is an excellent way to calm your mind, focus on yourself, taking the time to connect, pause and listen to what your own needs/thoughts and feelings are. You don’t have to be a good writer (or even a good speller) to get something out of the practice of journaling. All you need is a Read More
Category: Family Caregiver
The Future Care Gap
Generation X (born 1965 – 1979) will be feeling the gap between lifespan and healthspan. People ages 45 to 64 are the likeliest caregivers for the nation’s frail older people. As baby boomers age over the next several decades, the ratio of likely family caregivers to older people who need care is projected to shrink Read More
In sickness and in health – The Spousal caregiver
The Different Types of Family Caregivers: Spousal Caregiver When you and your silver-haired sweetie took your marriage vows, however many years ago, you said things like “in sickness and in health.” Flash forward a couple decades later and one of you is in the position of being a caretaker for the other. It may not Read More
Healthy Ways To Manage Your Emotions As A Family Caregiver
Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of a sudden due to a crisis, taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions, especially when you are caring for someone day in and day out. Not paying attention to your feelings can lead to poor sleep, Read More