Stress and Burnout
Burnout can be dangerous to you and your loved one who you care for. Burnout can be very damaging and is quite common among caregivers. Signs and symptoms of burnout and how to prevent it are included.
Thoughts and Prayers for Christmas and New Years
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
With the Christmas season comes reflection on inner peace and reconciliation with anger, resentment, and fear. This is my thoughts on these issues.
Coping With Difficult Parents
Caregiving often disrupts the harmony of a family, especially when the “patient” could be considered an emotionally “toxic” elder. Here are some suggestions on how to cope with a difficult loved one you are caring for.
The Values of the Internet for the Caregiver
As caregivers, you are extremely busy. The Internet is a life support system for so many caregivers. Ms. Mitchell urges caregivers to take a risk and explore all the internet has to offer. Read more on where links are located.
Our Beliefs are like Addictions
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
It is important to take responsibility and know that the quality of our lives is determined by our attitudes and choices. Read more about how to overcome negativism.
State Ombudsmen
State ombudsmen listed with addresses, phone numbers, emails and web sites where available.
The Dali Lama in Central Park
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Death and Dying
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
“All people of the universe have the potential to be what they truly would hope to be. Human potential knows no limits and we are all gifted with this potential.” The Dali Lama enables further reflection on this statement and its meaning for caregivers.
The Loss Of My Pet Magi
The loss of a pet involves the same grief process as when we lose a human loved one. The author’s experience of life, caregiving, and loss of her treasured pet, Magi.
Grandparent Caregivers: Grandparents Raising Children
Empowering Caregivers has developed a series of articles for Grandparents acting as caretivers, to keep you abreast of important information, along with suggested books and resources.
Grandparents Are Taking Care Of Grandchildren
In 1998, 3.9 million children younger than 18 lived in households headed by their grandparents, an 80 percent increase since 1970. A brief discussion of some of the issues surrounding Grandparenting/Child/Grandchild roles.
Side Effects of New Medications
Many medications being made available today have been approved after undergoing relatively short research trials. The importance of checking, double checking, and doing your research on your meds cannot be emphasized enough.