Many of us have experienced difficulty in discussing sensitive issues with older parents and grandparents as we care for them. Here are seven tips for keeping open the lines of communication.
An experienced caregiver offers advice on how to take care of yourself so you can care for others.
Caregiving can be taxing work, whether one is a professional in the field or is caring for an aging parent or other loved one, but it’s heartening to learn that studies suggests caregiving also carries with it health benefits both physical and psychological.
In this excerpt from Guideposts Outreach Ministry booklet Strength for Helping Hearts, Shelly Beach encourages caregivers to cast their burdens on the Lord.
It’s acknowledged that caregiving takes a toll on the person who is engaged in it, but recent studies show there are also benefits.
Caregiving expert Peter Rosenberger shares how you can maintain your own identity while caring for a loved one.
These four tips will aid caregivers as they shepherd their loved one through the life-changing ordeal of traumatic brain injuries.
Peter Rosenberger offers relief for caregivers overwhelmed by stress and guilt.
From action stars to bestselling authors and TV personalities, here are a few celebrity caregivers sharing encouraging words of wisdom from their own experiences.
A service dog who saved his blind owner reminds us of the unique bonds between the dogs and those they care for.
Being a caregiver is a loving act, but it’s important that you see to your own needs as well—for your own sake and for the person you’re caring for.
We loved and honored my Dad, and we were willing to do whatever it took to keep him in the comfort of his own home.
