Advice for Caregivers Archives

4 Tips for Caregivers: How to Find Resources in Your Community

Whether it’s asking a friend or using the national database, there are many ways to find the help you need.

Guideposts Classics: Brooke Shields’ 4 Tips for Helping a Friend Cope with Depression

In this story from August 2005, actress Brooke Shields, who lost a dear friend to suicide, shares the lessons she learned from that experience—and from her own struggle with depression.

5 Important Conversations To Have with Seniors

By Dr. Julie Masters4 min read

Taking the time to plan for an older relative’s final years can ease worry and uncertainty

5 Tips to Create a Personalized Memorial Service

By Bob Boetticher, Jr.3 min read

Whether it’s mementos or music, celebrate the life of a loved one by capturing the essence of who they are.

6 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Caregivers

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

Here are a few easy, last-minute gift ideas sure to please any caregiver this holiday season.

Sandwich Generation: 5 Caregiving Tips to Make Life Easier

By Cindy Goodman4 min read

Caring for kids and parents at the same time is tough. These tried and true tips will help take off some pressure.

10 Ways Family Caregivers Can Feel Empowered

By Drew Holzapfel4 min read

Caregivers of seniors could feel their options are limited when it comes to balancing work and family caregiving. These 10 tips to becoming more empowered could serve to give family caregivers hope for better balance and health.

Could This Caregiver Learn to Care for Herself, Too?

By Janice Thompson6 min read

This prolific author needed to spend some time away from home to write her new book. Could she allow herself to leave her mother, who was dealing with Alzheimer’s, for a while?