coping tips

6 tips that stop judging yourself as a caregiver and help retrain your thoughts

6 Ways to Stop Judging Yourself as a Caregiver

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

Holding caregiver family meetings helps everyone work better together to care for an older adult

Managing Family Dynamics

Caregiver Family Meetings: 5 Keys to Success

Caring for seniors is a group effort When an older adult needs care, it affects everyone in the family. That’s...

10 ways to take a quick break that fit your busy schedule and benefit physical and emotional health

10 Ways for Caregivers to Take a Quick Break

Caregivers need regular breaks Taking regular breaks is essential for caregiver health. As people often say, caregiving is a marathon,...

6 tips make it easier for caregivers to take some well-deserved breaks

6 Ways to Make It Easier for Caregivers to Take a Break

Caregivers need to take care of themselves too The secret to surviving long term caregiving is to pace yourself and...

caregiver emotional stress

Caregiver Emotions: 2 Tips for Managing Tough Feelings

A major part of caregiver stress is caused by emotions Caring for an older adult is a stressful challenge that...

gratitude calendar

Reduce Caregiver Stress with a DIY Gratitude Calendar

Noticing what you’re grateful for reduces stress A quick and simple way to reduce caregiving stress is to keep a...

Veteran caregivers can get support from 5 free AARP resources

Veteran Caregiver Support: 5 AARP Resources

These past years, veteran and military caregivers have taken on more responsibilities along with increased isolation, stress, and anxiety. Caregiver...

Adding laughter to caregiving is an effective way to combat the negative effects of stress

5 Ways to Add Laughter to Caregiving

Caregiving is a challenging responsibility that increases stress and contributes to burnout and compassion fatigue. One effective way to combat...

Daily routines for caregivers help days run more smoothly and reduce stress

5 Ways Caregiving Routines Make Daily Life Easier

Routines simplify and smooth life for caregivers A top caregiving goal is to make life easier for your older adult,...

caregiver guilt

Caregiver Guilt: Two Common Myths Increase Stress

Don't let undeserved caregiver guilt add to your stress There are many common misconceptions about what caregivers should do or...

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