by Lynette | Apr 21, 2025 | Family Caregiving
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...
by Lynette | Apr 14, 2025 | Family Caregiving
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...
by Lynette | Apr 7, 2025 | Family Caregiving
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...
by Lynette | Mar 31, 2025 | Family Caregiving
As a family caregiver, your role is essential to your loved one’s well-being. But what happens if you get sick, injured, or face an emergency? Even if your relative is primarily taken care of by someone else, there’s also a chance that person may be...
by Lynette | Mar 24, 2025 | Family Caregiving
Does caring for a loved one stir up some unwanted emotions for you? You’re not alone. While frustration may feel shameful to admit, it’s a common challenge in family caregiving. Think of frustration as the froth from deeper feelings brewing inside, such as...
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