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Are You Still a Caregiver if You’re a Part-time Caregiver?

So many caregivers are in a position where they help their aging family members once in a while or with certain issues, but they don’t consider themselves to be caregivers. Or they’ll call themselves part-time caregivers instead. But the reality is that you’re under just as much pressure as a “real” caregiver and you’re just...

Losing Caregiver Guilt and Living at Peace

If you are feeling a bit guilty when it comes to taking care of your older loved ones, you are not alone. Negative emotions are quite common as you walk the caregiving process, and it’s important to know what to do with those emotions as they come up. On top of feeling negative emotions, it’s...

Tips for Managing Stress as a Caregiver

Warning Signs of Stress While Caregiving It is a delicate dance to find the balance of managing your own life and family while being the main caregiver of a senior loved one. As their needs begin to increase and change, it’s important to recognize the warning signs of stress and burnout. Here are some red...

How to Stop Being the Exhausted Caregiver

It doesn’t take long as a caregiver to find yourself consistently exhausted. There’s a lot to keep up with and a lot to manage. You also might find that you’re just not sleeping well. Whether that’s due to health issues of your own or because you’re worrying too much, there are some things that you...