Caregiver Support

In both caregiving and football, the pressure is intense and teamwork can make all the difference. As a primary caregiver, you are the leader of a team that is working cooperatively toward the goal of providing excellent care.

It is important to learn how to be your own best friend and love yourself in order to be there and care for others. Here are some tips to learn to be your own best friend when caring for your elderly loved one.

Caregivers certainly perform feats worthy of gold medals on a regular basis. Experienced caregivers created a few suggestions for events that should be included in the caregiving version of the Olympic games.

High-pressure situations like caregiving can send people into a damaging spiral of stress and negativity. Practicing gratitude can help even the most frazzled family caregiver channel positivity and overcome negative thinking patterns.

Losing your life purpose while caring for a loved one is an unfortunately common side effect of being a caregiver. Here are 6 steps you can take to find purpose and meaning in your life.

Tips from veteran Parkinson's caregivers on how to best prepare for the challenges of caregiving during late stage Parkinson's Disease.

Cranky seniors, critical family members and financial strain can make it seem impossible for family caregivers to remain upbeat, but there are ways to maintain a positive outlook despite the challenges that come with caregiving.

There are many practical jobs that need to be done at the end of life when caring for your elderly loved one. These tasks both relieve the dying person and support the caregiver.

Time management is never easy for family caregivers, but for those who are caring for more than one person, balancing it all can seem impossible. Use these tips to prioritize seniors’ needs, find respite care and avoid caregiver burnout.

Managing stress while caregiving is a hard thing to do and most family caregivers are afraid to ask for help. Here's a caregiving expert's take on what new caregivers should know when you feel the stress of being a caregiver.

Writing in a journal about your thoughts, feelings and goals can help you make positive changes in your attitude, your health, your care plan and your life.

In just under one year, Alan Arnette accomplished what few have done; climbing the 7 Summits to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. His story reminds us that we should never under estimate the difference one individual can make.

Things that may seem “clearer” to you in hindsight can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially when it comes to a major life event like caregiving. Are your reflections on your time as a caregiver healthy, or are they doing you a disservice?

The right mindset is crucial for succeeding in any situation, especially caregiving. Discover how changing your approach can make your life as a caregiver a bit easier.

For caregivers and their loved ones with dementia, respite care is critical. Finding the best type of short-term dementia care depends on a senior’s mental and physical health, the extent of their care team’s support, and their budget.

Has providing care for an aging loved one got you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Use these insightful caregiving quotes to lift your spirits on even the most difficult days.

Family caregivers persevere and wake up every day to face new challenges. Why? Because they care.

Don't let caregiving take over your life. Get inspired, improve your mood, celebrate life and take your challenges head on to be happy and make your life less stressed.

Has being a family caregiver affected your mental health? Take these simple steps to reduce your stress levels, beat caregiver burnout, and improve your quality of life.

Healthy, two-way communication can help family members understand and interact with one another more effectively. Use these tips to improve communication with a senior.