How to get to know your Loved One’s Neighbors if you’re a Long-Distance Caregiver
The term “long-distance caregiver” may sound like a contradiction, but it’s not an uncommon scenario in the U.S....
Empowering Caregivers is Vital to Preventing Falls
Last winter I slipped and fell in my driveway. It was early in the morning, so I did...
Caregivers: Honor your loved one’s end of life preferences
In the early eighties after having suffered a heart attack my grandmother wrote a letter. The letter outlined...
Pharmacists as Caregivers
A few years ago, my father-in-law experienced a major medical crisis and as a result he was hospitalized....
Caregiver Wellness: Bathing Strategies for Frontline and Family Caregivers
Three years ago, my mother-in-law (“Mom”) was hospitalized after she contracted a terrible strain of influenza. At the...
Caregiver Wellness: Tips for Effective Gloving and Handwashing
Have you ever heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness?” This popular saying highlights the importance of...
Caregiver Wellness: Resources to Create Your Caregiver Action Plan
As a family or professional caregiver, you play an important role in maintaining the health and well-being of...
7 Ways you can Practice Emotional Self-Care as a Caregiver
The movie Beaches not only highlights the importance of caring for someone you love, but it also shines...
Spiritual Wellness in Caregiving: Lessons from Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy: Strength and Caregiving Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy is widely recognized for her resilience during challenging times,...
Caregiver Wellness: Empowering Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
According to the Stroke Center, 750,000 Americans will suffer from a stroke this year. Approximately seventy percent of...
