Stress relief: only a breath away

Stress relief: only a breath away

As a family caregiver, you may often feel frazzled as you juggle responsibilities to your loved one and everything else in your life. The good news is that you carry a tool for stress relief with you everywhere, all the time. It’s your breath! Specifically, how...
Essential tremor: The basics

Essential tremor: The basics

Are you noticing a persistent shake in your loved one’s hands, head, or voice? They might be dealing with essential tremor (ET), a common neurological condition that affects millions and typically appears after age sixty. The good news is that ET progresses...
What is the Platinum Rule?

What is the Platinum Rule?

Did you say “yes” to being a healthcare decision maker for an aging loved one? It is an honor and a sign of trust to be chosen! And it is a powerful responsibility. As healthcare power of attorney (or proxy), your role is to make medical decisions for them...
Treating yourself as a friend

Treating yourself as a friend

As a family caregiver, you probably hold yourself to a high standard. You expect yourself to react with kindness and patience at all times, no matter how unpleasant or inconvenient the task. Compassionate caring is a high ideal for family caregivers. But some days are...