The Death Of My Boyfriend’s Mother Gave Me Closure On The Death Of My Own Over A Decade Ago

The Death Of My Boyfriend’s Mother Gave Me Closure On The Death Of My Own Over A Decade Ago

by | May 12, 2015 | Care Work Library, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Parent, Death & Dying, Finding Meaning, Grief, Short Term Caregiving | 0 comments

The week between finding out about his mom’s aneurysm and my flight home was one of the longest weeks of my life. I tried to be as supportive as I could while I was on the other side of the world, but I blamed myself for being unable to get home. After taking my final...
Privacy and family caregiving

Privacy and family caregiving

by | Dec 16, 2014 | For Friends & Family | 1 comment

Caregivers need to find ways to manage their stress this holiday season and you, as family and friends of a caregiver, can use holiday gatherings to help them do this. But first you need to open the door to a conversation with the caregiver about how they are doing....