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Crucial Tips from Fellow Caregivers
Take some advice from fellow caregivers to serve as a reminder that you are not alone. “Make time for yourself every day. Even if it’s just a short walk, shower, or eating lunch outside. Taking a little ME time is important to recharge your batteries... Read More
Incomplete Self-Compassion
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” – Jack Kornfield, Buddha’s Little Instruction Book As a caregiver, don’t make the mistake of not thinking of yourself. YOU must be made a priority! Go easy on yourself and treat yourself kindly. Just as... Read More
The 3 Circles of Caregiver Support
It is essential for caregivers to explore and engage in various opportunities and structures for emotional and logistical support. Three circles of support exist for family caregivers: Immediate family members initially provide the initial support for caregivers. As children, spouses, brothers, and sisters step up... Read More
Moral Compass
“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes…and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Carrying out our caregiving mission is the essence of being true to our moral values. When we give... Read More
The Power of Writing for Caregivers
Have you ever tried writing to help manage the daily stress of being a caregiver? Writing is an extremely powerful, creative and cathartic way to vent and express yourself. Use this tool to put your caregiving experiences into words. Writing captures your feelings in a... Read More
You Can Live Joyfully
As a caregiver, it’s especially important to find joy in your daily life. If you make the deliberate decision to seek joy you can succeed through any struggle and pain that might come your way. Inspired by the best-selling book Living With Joy, here’s an... Read More
An Exercise in Self-Love
Instead of criticizing who you aren’t or where you think you fall short, what if you spent time thinking about what makes you remarkable? Sadly, we spend more time being critical instead of focusing on self-love and all the wonderful qualities we have. Write a... Read More
Laughter is the Best Medicine
“I would say laughter is the best medicine, but it’s more than that. It’s an entire regime of antibiotics and steroids.” – Steven Colbert Studies show that laughter can actually improve your health. It brings people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional... Read More
How Adversity Can Help You Grow
“You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you” – Mary Tyler Moore Contrary to what you might think, adversity is one of the greatest growth opportunities you can receive. In its own way, it is a gift. It will teach... Read More
