by Cori Carl | Jul 17, 2022 | Finding Caregiver Support, Long Term Caregiving, Planning |
So many people in the groups are facing caregiving situations where it’s impossible for them to do what’s required to meet the needs of the people in their lives. Accepting that we can’t do it all isn’t an option when the lives of people we... 
by Guest Author | Mar 3, 2016 | Reviews |
What does caring for a loved one at home really involved? What does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. “The Family Caregiver s Guide”... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Nov 10, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiving 101 |
I’ve been a caregiver for more than 18 years: nine years as my mother’s caregiver, seven years as my twin grandchildren’s guardian/caregiver, and two years as my disabled husband’s caregiver. This experience has taught me that caregiving isn’t for wimps. We need... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Oct 28, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Planning, Sandwich Generation |
I was my mother’s caregiver for nine years, my twin grandchildren’s guardian/caregiver for seven years, and am my disabled husband’s caregiver now. I’ve had this role for two years and there are more years to come. As time passed, I became aware of the losses... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Oct 20, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Meaning, Long Term Caregiving |
I’ve been a family caregiver for three generations of family members, and am my disabled husband’s caregiver now. My caregiving days begin early and often end late. It’s a grueling schedule. The other evening, when I was feeling spent, Robert... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Aug 1, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Meaning, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation, Wellness |
Years ago, when I became my mother’s caregiver, I didn’t realize it would be a learning experience. My mother suffered a series of mini strokes that damaged her mind. Her doctor didn’t test her for Alzheimer’s disease because, as he noted, “We already know the... 
by Liz Imler | Jul 7, 2015 | Community Wisdom |
We recently asked our community members to share their experiences with taking the care keys away from an elderly or ill loved one. Here’s what they had to say, from getting doctor’s orders to advice on how to do it with humor and grace! Medical Reasons... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Jun 22, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for a Parent, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation |
You’ve heard of burnout, but may not have heard of compassion fatigue. As more family members become caregivers, more seem to be learning about this term. A heavy workload and never-ending tasks may make you wonder if you’ve developed compassion fatigue. What is it... 
by Liz Imler | Jun 14, 2015 | Community Wisdom |
As caregivers (and human beings) a little pat on the back can sometimes come in the form of other people’s words. That’s why we include a Care Card in each issue of our weekly newsletter. Quotes are also some of our caregiving community’s favorite... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Mar 5, 2015 | Outside Resources |
How do you find comfort and understanding? All of my books, 35 so far, come from experience. My recent work focuses on caregiving and grief healing. In 2007 four family members died: my elder daughter (mother of our twin grandchildren), father-in-law, brother, and the... 
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