4 Tips for Arranging Successful Group Outings
By Ashlee Williman3 min read
Ask your loved one and friends where they want to go, then plan ahead
Caregiving
Whether you or a family member is caring for a spouse, parent or loved one, find support in articles, advice, prayers, and inspirational stories for caregivers.
How to Avoid Letting Caregiving Lead to Emotional Eating
By Lisa Weitzman3 min read
Simple steps, like filling your kitchen with healthy snacks or connecting with others, can help you can stop using food to soothe stress
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.
5 Tips to Help Caregivers Cope with Ambiguous Loss
By The Editors2 min read
How do you care for a loved with dementia, depression or lost only partially?
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.
3 Spring Cleaning Tips to Make Home Safer for Your Older Loved One
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Clearing out old medications and old papers can make a real difference.
What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Self-Neglect
By Sarah Nicolay, Farida Ejaz, Courtney Reynolds & Jessica Bibbo4 min read
When loved ones lose the ability to care for themselves, there are resources for family members and caregivers.
6 Things to Know About Estate Planning and Advance Directives
By Tiffany Taylor and Julie Hayes5 min read
Discover what you can do now, like creating a living will and a power of attorney for health care, to prepare for the future.
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.