coping tips

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

In-Home Care / Stress Relief

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...

3 reasons why you should stop feeling guilty about putting senior in assisted living

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About a Move to Assisted Living

You’ve made one of the hardest decisions of your life Moving your older adult into assisted living might be one...

4 tips to help you find a wonderful caregiver support group that feels just right

Support & Support Groups

4 Ways to Find a Caregiver Support Group You Like

Note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, support groups may have shifted to phone or online meetings. The best caregiver support is...

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