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5 Ways to Reframe the Way You See Your Caregiving Role

Caregiving is difficult but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a burden if you don’t let it.  We have caregivers with multiple ways of looking at their experience in our private Facebook support group. This post from Sixty and Me by Anthony Cirillo, shares...
Coping With Respite Care Guilt

Coping With Respite Care Guilt

Respite care is a useful resource that can bring a much-needed break to a caregiver. Unfortunately, it can also be accompanied by guilt. By guest blogger, Lee Elliott   It’s completely normal for caregivers to experience the need for a periodic break from their...

Why Caregivers Should Wear Pretty Lingerie

Let me ask you another question: would you be horrified if you were involved in an accident and your current state of lingerie affairs was there for the world to see? Well, that needs to change! I know what you’re going to say: ‘I’m not going to...

Caregivers: How to Maintain your Health Despite this Taxing Job

  Being a caregiver has its rewards, but it can certainly take its toll on someone’s body and mind.   Between the mental and physical strains, caregivers report such issues as insomnia, poor eating habits, a failure to take care of their own physical health...

Taking Care of You Too!

Happy National Family Caregivers Month! The theme for the month this year is “Take Care to Give Care.” Part of taking care of yourself involves feeling good about yourself and your appearance. This can be hard! As caregivers, we may not get out to social gatherings...