Caregiver Support: How to Support the Caregiver in Your Life
Maybe you aren’t the caregiver—you just love a caregiver. How can you support someone in your life who’s caring for an aging loved one? The term “caregiver,” or family caregiver, describes an unpaid family member, friend, or neighbor who provides care to an individual who has an acute or chronic condition and needs assistance. Caregivers […]
When You’re Caregiving From a Distance…
In a perfect world, we’d live close to our friends, family, and other loved ones. Unfortunately, our lives often take us elsewhere. Being a caregiver is a tough job and when that job is done from a distance, it’s even harder. But sometimes caregiving takes place long-distance, whether for a short time as a caregiver […]
How to Advocate for Your Loved One as a Caregiver
You’re accustomed to the day-to-day routine of being a caregiver. But how can you advocate for your loved one’s health-related needs? As your loved one’s health advocate, you play a key role in his or her health. You spend time and energy making your loved one’s health care a priority in your life. But sometimes, […]
How to Find the Right Balance Between Caregiving and Work
For many Americans in the “sandwich generation,” taking care of both their parents and their children is a fact of daily life. Finding that elusive work/life balance becomes even more difficult when caregiving is involved. When you’re caring for a loved one, it can become easy to burn out—either in your work as a caregiver […]
