caregiving
Living with Loss
November 1st, 2012“What now? What am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to feel? Who am I”
A new perspective and eight strategies to help long-term caregiver widows move onBy Diana B Denholm, PhD, LMHCThe Art of Solace
September 1st, 2012Being around a severely ill person—especially one who is facing a long-term recovery or who must live with a chronic condition—is not easy. It makes most of us deeply uncomfortable, even if we’ve known (and loved) the person for years. We struggle to say “the right thing.” We want to cheer the person up, but pasting on a smile feels fake and pointless.
15 Tips for Truly Connecting with a Chronically Ill PersonBy Walter St. John, EdDBewildered and Beleaguered Baby Boomers Tackle Caregiving
September 1st, 2012You’re exhausted. You can’t sleep, and your marriage and relationships are strained—all while you’re bearing the agony of impending loss. How do you manage the endless challenges facing you?
As a caregiver, there are times you just want to give up. But there are ways to tackle caregiving while keeping yourself intact.By Diana B. Denholm, PhD, LMHCThe Care-Giver Syndrome
January 1st, 2012How to stay healthy and happy while taking loving care of somebody who is seriously ill.Jacob Teitelbaum, MDHow to Take Care of a Caregiver
April 1st, 2008Got a friend who’s looking after an aging parent? According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million people help tend to the needs of a chronically ill or elderly family member.
By Beverly Blair Harzog
