Conversations about caregiving often focus on the practical challenges of the role – and rightly so, as caregiving can be intense and exhausting. However, we can’t just stop with the practical side of things. There is also a variety of underlying areas to consider, ones that have dramatic impacts on seniors and caregivers. Some of […]
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Beyond the Norm: The Many Shapes and Forms of Caregiving
Most content on this blog focuses on the ‘average’ caregiver. Such caregivers tend to be women, often aged between 35 and 65, and spend 20 hours a week or more providing care. Some of these women are juggling the twin burdens of providing care for aging parents and their own children. Some are even attempting […]
12 Tough Challenges Faced by Caregivers and How to Overcome Them
Caregiving is a common role. Countless people throughout the world end up caring for their aging parents, spouses, other family members, friends, or strangers. Yet, as important as the role is, the challenges faced by caregivers are often overlooked. Indeed, there’s still far too little recognition of all that caregivers do for their loved ones […]
Guide to Caring for Stubborn Elderly Parents
Looking after an elderly parent can be so much harder when they are set in their ways. Thankfully, there are approaches that can make this task easier.
Why Female Caregivers Need To Protect Their Health
For many people, caring for a family member as they age is a natural decision. After all, most seniors want to remain in their homes for as long as possible and want to be near friends and family. There’s also a strong connection between women and caregiving. We don’t just mean that women are more […]
How To Deal With A Difficult Elderly Parent
Many caregivers face an uphill battle, as family members may resist support in key areas. Why does this happen and what can caregivers do to improve the situation. In this post, we introduce the challenges of stubborn parents and highlight various posts that offer direction and support.