The decision to place my mom in a memory care facility was one of the hardest caregiver decisions I’ve ever had to make. To this day I still feel so guilty and deceitful about it. How do you know it’s time to put a parent in memory care? For me, it was a culmination of […]
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Your Life Takes a Back Seat When You’re a Caregiver
What is it like being a caregiver? I’ll tell you what it’s like. It’s tough. In fact, I’d say it’s the toughest job I’ve ever done. (Keep in mind, my perspective comes from being a caregiver for a parent – my mom – who had dementia. I cannot speak for caregivers of children or spouses […]
Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress
Caregiver stress can do a number on your body without you even noticing. Don’t let it get to that point. Let’s face it. Being a caregiver is a tough, stressful job and it’s important to manage that stress. Why health is important as a caregiver If you are reading this post, you’ve probably made the […]