Staying Positive While Dealing with the Challenges of Caregiving
B’ette Schalk shares how her faith and a grief support group helped her cope with the challenges she faced when her husband experienced deep depression and anxiety.
Family Caregiving
How She Coped with Her Husband’s Depression
By B'ette Schalk11 min read
She watched—and grieved—as the man she loved fell into a cycle of anxiety and depression. Would she ever get him back?
How to Handle the Stress of Caregiving
By Lisa Weitzman3 min read
From reading a book to spending time with a pet, simple steps can help ease the stress of caring for a loved one.
6 Ways Caregivers Can Find Emotional Support
By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway4 min read
Having a good coping strategy is key for a caregiver’s emotional health.
5 Ways to Stay Positive as a Caregiver
By Therese Borchard4 min read
Continue doing the loving work you do with these caregiving tips.
Partner Spotlight: How the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Supports Caregivers
By Alikay Wood4 min read
How the Ben Rose Institute’s BRI Care Consultation program supports caregivers.
5 Ways to Avoid and Repair Relationship Strain When Caring for a Loved One
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Take steps to prepare for the changes in your relationship when you care for a loved one
How to Plan for Your Family’s Future Caregiving Needs
By Sara Powers5 min read
Plan ahead for the personal and financial realities of caring for an aging loved one
Caring for a Difficult Parent
By Kristy Dewberry8 min read
Her mother lived in constant fear, and it wasn’t until after her father passed away, that Kristy Dewberry understood why
The Enormous Benefits of Respite for Caregivers
By Miriam Rose4 min read
There are many resources available to help family caregivers take time off
4 Methods for Collecting and Preserving Your Loved One’s Life Stories
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Use a variety of tools to capture your family history
How to Decide Whether Hospice is Right for Your Loved One
By Sara Powers5 min read
A caregiver finds hospice care is a supportive option for her mom
