Practical Tips to Stay Healthy and Balanced While Caring for a Loved One Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be both rewarding and overwhelming. As seniors age, their physical health may decline, and the role of family caregivers often expands to include responsibilities that mimic skilled nursing care—without the benefit of formal […]
Caregiver Stress: How Long Can You Hold the Glass?
Understanding the Weight of Caregiving and When to Ask for Help There’s a well-known story about a psychologist that carries an important lesson for caregivers. The psychologist holds a glass of water and asks her audience how much they think it weighs. Answers range from 6 to 12 ounces, but the psychologist explains that the […]
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