Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
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.
Inspirational Caregiver Stories
Time to Heal from Depression
By Marni Rader11 min read
Depression. It’s a hidden problem for the aging. How one daughter stepped in to save her mother
Living Love as a Caregiver
By Michelle Medlock Adams5 min read
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.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
By Carolyn A. Brent2 min read
An excerpt from The Caregiver’s Companion by Carolyn A. Brent shares 3 ways to stay healthy while caring for a loved one.
Sharing the Care with Your Siblings
By Ingrid Connidis, Ph.D.2 min read
Here are some tips to help adult siblings work together to look after their aging parents.
Back on the Ranch
By Rebecca DeMarino10 min read
After Dad’s stroke we kids all wanted the best for him. But only I knew the real reason he insisted on returning home.
5 Things to Discuss with Your Aging Parents Today
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi4 min read
Discover how to talk with aging parents to plan for the future, including living arrangements, wills and more.
How to Work Together to Care for a Loved One
By Brooke Obie3 min read
An excerpt from Carolyn A. Brent’s new book The Caregiver’s Companion
Gentle on Her Mind
By Kim Campbell9 min read
Alzheimer’s had taken so much from Glen Campbell…and from his wife. Caring for him was the one thing she had left.
Caring for a Loved One with Late-Stage Dementia
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
Find practical advice for caregivers dealing with loved ones who suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
The Unsung Heroes: Taking Care of the Caregiver
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
Betsy Broyles Arnold and Kailen Rosenberg share how we can show love to those caring for people with Alzheimer’s.
A Family’s Battle
By Brannan Vines9 min read
Her Army veteran husband was suffering with PTSD. Did she have it now too?
