Why Education for Caregivers is so Important
Education for caregivers provides essential knowledge and skills beyond direct health care, focusing on the overall well-being, social, and emotional needs of those they care for. This type of training supports caregivers in building a comprehensive approach to caregiving that addresses both practical and interpersonal aspects of the role. My approach to caregiving at Learning […]
The 3 C’s of Caregiving
The journey of caregiving is often filled with love, sacrifice, and a deep desire to make a difference in the life of someone we care about. It’s a role that requires strength, patience, and, above all, heart. In reflecting on the core of caregiving, there are three essential “C’s” that can help guide you through […]
Caregiver Storm Preparations
Caregiving during hurricane preparations requires a balance between ensuring the safety of the person you’re caring for and managing the chaos that comes with a storm. It’s important to stay organized and calm, as those in your care may rely on you not just physically, but emotionally too. Here are key steps and a few […]
A Mother’s Journey as a Caregiver
There is no greater insight into caregiving than hearing from those who live it every day, whose hearts are shaped by both the joys and challenges of the journey. Recently, I reached out to my dear friend Angie, who is not only a caregiver but a warrior in every sense of the word, to share […]
Caregiving Is Not Just For The Elderly: It Can Be For All Ages
When most people think of caregiving, they often imagine a person taking care of an elderly relative, helping with daily tasks like meals, medication, and mobility. While caregiving for the elderly is indeed a common and vital role, caregiving goes far beyond age. It spans all stages of life, from infants to teenagers, adults to […]
Baby Steps
It was a much different experience than I expected during my period of “Learning to Live Again” after being a caretaker for so long. I titled this article “baby steps,” because sometimes it feels like that is what we are taking to get ourselves back to normal. There are many small, new adjustments we must […]
Can You Really Be Guilt Free?
Out of the articles I have written and continue to write, the biggest request I get is to share about the guilt that is involved in being a caretaker. There isn’t a caretaker I have met who doesn’t tell me how they feel some sort of guilt. When thinking back I always considered it a […]
Feeling Scared
In my last couple of articles, I have tried to touch on some of the emotional effects of caretaking. I don’t know what your situation is right now. Maybe you are taking care of an elderly parent, a sick child, or a terminally ill spouse. Plainly and simply, there is usually fear that comes with […]
Finding Your Joy
Being a caretaker is an emotional roller coaster for sure. Personally, I felt the emotional fatigue was much more draining than the physical. At the end of some days I could not even put a thought together. My mind was flooded with the well-being of my loved one, our future, and the kids. While this […]
Getting Organized at Home
I will admit I have a little “June Cleaver” in me! We had lived in our home for close to twelve years, and for most of that time, you would have found my house spotless with everything in its rightful place. It seemed so important to me at the time, but that quickly changed. Don’t […]
