Caregiver Wellness

Self-care for family caregivers falls into eight key categories

Stress Relief / Support & Support Groups

8 Types of Self-Care for Caregivers: Which Help Most?

When I started caregiving for my parents and helping my husband care for his mom, the necessity of taking time...

These 4 New Year goals that improve caregiver well-being

Health & Wellness

4 New Year’s Goals to Improve Caregiver Well-Being

This year, care for yourself too The new year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting new...

To help cope with caregiving stress, try our favorite journaling prompts for caregivers.

25 Quick Journal Prompts That Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Health

Journaling is a fast track to stress reduction Caring for an older adult is stressful and can easily wear you...

In this excerpt from his book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness,” Richard Lui shares his family’s experience caring for his father with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...

Relieve caregiver stress with a simple smartphone alarm - a quick, simple, and free way to remember a calm mantra, favorite quote, or to just breathe

Reduce Caregiver Stress with Your Smartphone Alarm

Regular reminders help caregivers reduce stress While caring for your older adult, you might run into stressful situations, annoyances, and...

Inexpensive stress relief products for caregivers help you relax and recharge

Products & Services / Stress Relief

15 Affordable Stress Relief Products That Help Caregivers Relax and Unwind

Simple stress relief products can make a big difference Regularly taking time to relax and recharge or building stress relief...

Use 7 ways to reduce and manage holiday stress while still caring for an older adult

Holiday / Stress Relief

7 Ways for Caregivers to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

The holidays often bring added stress along with the joy of the season. To help caregivers cope, FirstLight Home Care...

Get tips and resources that help family caregivers manage the extra holiday stress

Holiday / Stress Relief

Caregiver Holiday Stress Guide: 6 Top Tips for Managing Stress

Have a more pleasant holiday with our best caregiver stress tips Holidays are stressful enough, but when you add caregiving...

how to stop judging yourself as a caregiver

6 Ways to Stop Judging Yourself as a Caregiver

You don’t deserve judgement from anyone, even yourself Most of us have run across unpleasant know-it-alls who question your caregiving...

find respite care services for seniors

Find Local Respite Care to Get a Break From Caregiving

Respite care services give caregivers longer breaks Caring for an older adult is an important and demanding job. But your...

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