Summary Caregivers need to make their physical health a top priority, if they want to maintain their quality of life and give care in a sustainable way. This article explains the toll caregiving can take on physical health and then lists key ways for caregivers to stay healthy. Effects of caregiving on physical health Caregivers […]

Summary Helping a person receiving care keep their personal dignity is one of the most important parts of being a caregiver. This article offers useful ways for the caregiver to make sure that they are treating the older person receiving care with respect and allowing them to keep as much dignity as possible within the

Summary The stresses of caregiving can lead to confusion, disagreement, and frustration among the caregiving group (usually the spouse and family members). This article briefly explains why these issues can arise, and then offers some ways to solve or minimize them. Family conflict in caregiving The stresses of caregiving can lead to confusion, disagreement, and

Summary It is immensely important for caregivers to take care of their emotional health. This article explains why and then describes five effective ways for caregivers to practice emotional self-care. The importance of emotional self-care It is immensely important for caregivers to take care of their emotional health. Caregiving comes with many built-in emotional stresses

Summary  It is very important for caregivers to get help and support to avoid feeling stressed, burned out, and depressed. This article lists and describes some sources of emotional and practical support, including support groups, therapists, friends and family, in-home caregivers, and respite services. The importance of getting help and support It is very important

Summary It is common for caregivers to experience symptoms of depression, which range from feeling sad to feeling unable to carry on. This article lists common signs of caregiver depression, some differences between symptoms of depression and burnout, some causes of depression, and some typical treatments recommended by doctors.   Symptoms of caregiver depression It is

Summary Many caregivers suffer from burnout, a state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by being under too much stress for too long. This article describes some of the most common symptoms of burnout. It then explains causes of burnout and ways to prevent or manage it. Symptoms of burnout Many caregivers suffer from burnout,

Summary Loneliness, isolation, and feeling incapable or helpless are problems for many caregivers and are major elements of caregiver stress syndrome. This article explains the negative effects of these feelings and then offers ways to avoid feeling alone, isolated, or incapable. Caregiver stress syndrome The toll taken by caregiving has a name: caregiver stress syndrome.

Summary Being a caregiver can affect every aspect of a person’s life. This article lists some of the most common physical and emotional impacts that a caregiver can expect to experience. It then briefly suggests some effective ways of managing these impacts. Anticipating and managing the impacts of caregiving  Being a caregiver can affect every