A Blush of Sadness
It’s been a busy day, in a busy stretch. With two cancellations for this evening, I have a rare moment of solitude in the house. I can hear cars passing on the rain-wet street, and a mounting wind is quickly taking down the colorful autumn leaves and revealing...How Can Body Language Help Caregivers?
Picture a person who is feeling defeated. How do they look? What is their posture? Chances are you imagined a person who was sort of “curled up,” with their shoulders bent and head down. Maybe they even hold their arms crossed in front of them. This is a very...Rest and Renewal for Caregivers, in Only 10 Minutes!
In 2011, I wrote a blog post about the importance of regularly taking time away from caregiving, often referred to as “respite.” At that time, I suggested that in every day, we should have a respite of at least 10 minutes or so, and in every week we should plan...Holiday Caregiver Stress: Finding the Heart of the Season
A lovely Elder I knew, (I’ll call her Mary), was really struggling with the care needs of her husband, who was living with a number of debilitating illnesses. As the holidays approached, she became more and more anxious about how to manage the many tasks and roles...
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