Coping with Caregiver Exhaustion: A Personal Journey
This is usually where I try to find the silver lining, but today, I’m just telling the truth: I am […]
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Emotional Stacking: What is it and How to Deal with it: The Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Emotional Overload
As a family caregiver, you live in a world of constant heightened emotion. You are simultaneously a nurse, chef, housekeeper,
Establishing a Caregiving Routine: Key Benefits for Spousal Caregivers
When you transition into the role of a spousal caregiver, your life can quickly feel chaotic. You’re constantly reacting to
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Stop Caregiver Burnout: The Art and Practice of Self-Care
Every artist starts by sketching the boundaries of their canvas. For caregivers, this means honestly recognizing and accepting your own
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Stroke Recovery & Your Marriage: Navigating Anniversaries and Intimacy Challenges
Celebrating anniversaries as a caregiver for a spouse can be an emotionally overwhelming thought depending on the level of care
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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Option
Should my LO go to a care facility or live at home? This is one of the hardest decisions to
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The Grief of a “New Normal”: Coping with Loss After a Loved One’s Stroke
Ambiguous Loss: a deep loss without closure. Glenn is here, but not completely. He is no longer the man he
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Caregiver Guilt: Practical Strategies to Cope, Let Go, and Find Peace
I feel guilty a lot. I mean a lot. But that’s okay. Its okay for me to feel whatever I
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How to get Guardianship or Conservatorship
When Glenn had his stroke a million things had a to happen all at once, everyday. My body and brain
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How to Organize Medication at Home: Simple Tips for Caregivers
Conquering the Pill Bottle Chaos When I first took over Glenn’s care, the sheer volume of medications felt like a
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