Caregiving Articles

Why we must face the inevitable

The author describes how, after experiencing both methods, it is has become very clear to him that sharing the inevitability of death is far, far better than ignoring it.

Soothing Those Jangled Nerves: Stress Management

By ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center

For family caregivers, stress is often of a higher intensity and longer duration than for others, and requires diligence to manage effectively. Read about the symptoms, and about strategies for stress management.

A real-life story: ‘if you have to, you can do anything. You truly can.’

By Guest Author

‘If anyone had told me that by the age of 30 I’d have survived 2 abusive marriages, mothered 5 children abandoned to raise them alone, had a child with an incurable heart disease, raised another child from birth for 4.5 years before I lost her..’

Gifts, Garlands, and Grief

By Sandy Goodman

Sandy Goodman has lost her 18 year old son in 1997. While Holidays can be disabling for those who grieve. She’d like to share some things that might help others.

A Lewy Body patient

By Shirley Lay

This article describes Lewy Body symptoms from a patient’s point of view. It describes what life is like when your abilities, like your sight, are constantly changing.

LGBT Caregiving: Frequently Asked Questions

By Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

This Fact Sheet addresses a number of important concerns Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) caregivers have and should help you find answers and locate assistance in your area.

Is the Bible True?

By Alan Cohen

There is a way to recognize truth in the Bible or anywhere else: it resonates within your soul. A part of you recognizes truth when you hear it, and that part clamors, “ Pay attention to this! It will make you happy and successful to know and live this!”

Practical Lessons for Negotiating Cancer

By Eric R. Kingson

While the author’s book tells of his journey with his wife and her illness, this excerpt from Appendix A gives information on practical lessons learned.

Why Peacocks Honk

By Alan Cohen

When you feel lonely, separate, or outside of love, your pain and what you do out of pain is your honk to be reunited with your beloved. Your beloved is not just a person; it is the Beloved.

Financial Strategies for Long-Term Care

By Thomas West

The author offers advice for families facing financial challenges when faced with a health related dependency.

Setting Limits to Caregiving

By Roberta Satow

Setting limits is difficult for most people; it is a common problem in many areas of our life, not just caregiving. It is hard to say “no” or “enough” without feeling guilty.

Ramp up the New Year

By Alan Cohen

When considering achieving a goal, you need to answer 2 questions: 1. What is the coolest thing that could happen? To get a vision to peg your dream on. 2. What is the next coolest thing that could happen? To give you a reasonable step for an action plan.