Sponsored by Senior Provider’s Network Yesterday I was living a normal married life, raising two wonderful children, and working at my dream job. Today, I’m an unemployed family caregiver, caring for my mother full-time at home. I’m stretched between my children and my mother, and it’s taking a toll on my marriage and finances. I do everything I can to support my family. Where…
In the relentless and emotionally demanding role of caregiving, moments of true respite can feel scarce and fleeting. While self-care is often prescribed, finding immediate, accessible relief in the middle of a stressful day is a common challenge. What if one of the simplest, most powerful tools for combating caregiver stress and anxiety was as close as your headphones? This post explores…
In the quiet moments between doctor’s appointments, medication schedules, and the endless list of to-dos, have you ever felt a wave of emotion so strong it seems to drown out everything else? You are not alone. The journey of caregiving, filled with profound love and deep responsibility, can also be a path where stress and overwhelm feel like constant companions. What if…
You are pouring your heart, time, and energy into caring for a loved one, a role filled with silent sacrifices and unconditional love. So, why does it sometimes feel like the sharpest pains come not from the physical demands but from unexpected criticism from family or friends? That unsolicited comment about how you should do things differently, or the hurtful suggestion that…
Picture this: you’re so busy caring for someone else that you don’t notice the exhaustion weighing down your own shoulders. You tell yourself, “I’m fine,” or “Others have it worse,” while the quiet toll of caregiving – the sleepless nights, the constant worry, the slow surrender of your own needs – builds like a rising tide. For many dedicated caregivers, stress isn’t…
Make life easier with key Alzheimer’s caregiver tips Caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a scary challenge. It’s even more overwhelming because you’ve been thrown into this role with no training. We’ve put together 6 key Alzheimer’s caregiver tips and resources that give a solid foundation. These essentials help both new and experienced caregivers feel calmer and…
Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the caregiver financial burden. You do what’s necessary to help your older adult get the care they need. But that care often comes at a high cost. To reduce the financial burden, Vive Health shares 7 tips for saving money on caregiving expenses –…
An important part of managing caregiver stress is dealing with the strong emotions that inevitably come up. It’s tempting to push these feelings away or try to ignore them, but if they aren’t dealt with, they can seriously damage your health. Caring.com shares expert tips on identifying 7 common caregiver emotions, the risks of not dealing with them, and what you can…
Fear of failure in caregiving can be overcome One of the most stressful things about caregiving is fear of failure. This happens because there’s no instruction manual, most situations are new and different, and there’s no way to know if what you’re doing is “right.” To avoid becoming paralyzed or overwhelmed by this fear, it’s important to understand why we feel this…
Caregivers can feel overwhelmed by anxiety Caring for an older adult is a consistently tough job. The stress can build up and suddenly get to a point where the anxiety and emotions intensify until you feel completely overwhelmed. You could be filled with anxiety, fear, or nausea. You might even feel like you’re having an out-of-body experience. To quickly break out of…
