How Having a Caregiver for Your Loved One Can Help You Reclaim Your Sense of Self
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Freeing up time to do what makes you feel happy and whole is important—especially now.
Inspirational Caregiver Stories
Juggling a Job and Family Caregiving
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Your days can go more smoothly when you pare down your to-do list and figure out what actually refreshes you.
Ways to Approach Caregiving Decisions
By Lauri Scharf4 min read
When making choices for loved ones, it helps to reflect on their values, preferences and beliefs.
How to Use Mindfulness to Reduce Caregiver Stress
By Julie Hayes5 min read
An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great self-care benefits.
How Nourish is Helping Caregivers Struggling with Social Distancing
By Alikay Wood2 min read
The nonprofit is supporting caregivers daily through their new virtual “house calls” program and other valuable resources.
5 Tips for a Relaxing Mother’s Day When Your Mom Has Dementia
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Small gatherings with minimal stress are key to a successful celebration—whether you’re together or apart.
5 Prayers for Caregivers During Times of Crisis
By Olivia Abel2 min read
Use these prayers to refresh, refocus and avoid caregiver burnout during the Covid-19 pandemic.
5 Ideas to Celebrate Mother’s Day When You Miss Your Mom
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Whether you’re separated physically, or by mental and emotional changes to your mom’s condition, this is a chance to connect.
How to Recognize that You’ve Become a Caregiver
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
As your relationship with an older loved one changes, and your responsibilities grow, you may realize that you can’t do it all.
6 Ways to Help Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s When Visits are Restricted
By Kristy Dewberry4 min read
Even if social distancing is preventing you from visiting your loved ones in care facilities, there are still ways to show them you care.
Her Mother With Dementia Suddenly Realized She Was at Her Granddaughter’s Wedding
By Kaylin Kaupish6 min read
Those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia sometimes experience a mysterious moment of lucidity.
Financial Resources for In-Home Care
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
A variety of programs can help make it possible to bring a qualified caregiver into your home.
