Caregiving obstacles are inevitable. From logistical challenges to emotional strain, the path of caregiving can feel like a winding river that changes course and requires continuous adaptation. By embracing obstacles, we begin to see them not just as barriers but as potential springboards for growth, resilience, and even positive transformation.
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My caregiving journey started like many others. I did not know that I was a caregiver. I was simply a dutiful daughter doing what I had seen my parents do for their parents. From Wading to Drowning Joe and I had been in France for seven years on an open-ended contract. A fire in Dad’s
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The holiday season brings unique challenges for caregivers, often amplifying the stress, emotions, and responsibilities that come with both caregiving and festivities. This time of year can evoke a mix of joy and uneasiness, with caregiving adding layers of complexity to holiday plans. Yet, it’s possible to create meaningful moments while prioritizing well-being. Here are
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Within our caregiving ecosystem, opportunities to forgive frequently appear. There are likely people who let us down by not showing up. Then, some may have said things that felt insensitive, maybe said or done something hurtful without any idea of the slight. There may even be some folks who were more direct with an insult
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A sign of caregiver stress is not being able to escape the worries. Worries flow through our caregiver river, creating unexpected waterfalls and intense rapids that sweep us away. Caregiving worries keep us up at night, disrupt our day, and wreak havoc with our well-being. The 12th Sustainable Caregiving Strategy that supports caregiver self-care is
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Journaling is a way to process the complexities of caregiving, the turbulent emotions, the fear, and the confusion. Processing leads to a better understanding of what is going on behind the scenes. This insight can lead to a brighter outlook. Journaling thoughts and exploring them with curiosity and objectivity can be therapeutic. Our journal becomes
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Caring for a family member can be both rewarding and challenging, but it’s essential to recognize when we need help and not hesitate to ask for it. Caregivers face turbulent emotions such as guilt, grief, and feelings of inadequacy. We often find ourselves overwhelmed, trying to manage everything alone, and before we know it, we’re
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When we feel like we are drowning from caregiving’s constant stressors, the overwhelm can cause us to sink into the depths of despair. Our situation can feel hopeless, and we can feel helpless. We may harbor an expectation that we should be happy, and the shock of immense, uncomfortable, negative emotions can catch us off
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