Why thank a caregiver? Have you had the opportunity to provide care to a family member or friend? I had the privilege of being my late mother’s full-time caregiver for 9 ½ years. After she broke her hip at the age of 93, I ended my forty-year career in the public...

There are many questions to ponder when contemplating becoming family caregivers.  Family caregivers encompass everyone from a spouse, children, sibling, life partner or even a close neighbor.  While I provided care to my mother for 9 ½ years, there are...

As I have mentioned in my book, caregiving, like getting old, is not for sissies. It is a gig that gives you joy and mandates that you gather strength from whatever sources are available. Although at times it seems daunting, caregiving is not a permanent situation but...

While caregiving can be a genuinely rewarding experience, caregivers may experience anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety include the inability to think clearly, to focus logically when processing a situation or information, and general fatigue. A caregiver may be overwhelmed...

Compassion is the core component and one special quality all caregivers must possess. Compassion is the foundation for being a good caregiver and necessary for a harmonious and trusting relationship between the caregiver and the patient. The National Center for...

Professional caregivers are a distinctive breed. People who choose caregiving as a profession are accountable for other people's care and well-being. A prerequisite for choosing this profession is they must be sensitive to the needs of others and possess a nurturing...

Providing care for a family member can be challenging and difficult at times. But individuals who were interviewed about their experience of caregiving (during or after the fact) often report some surprising beneficial results and observations. People who choose...

Caregiver burnout is a state of exhaustion physically, mentally and emotionally. A shift in attitude often occurs in burnout from favorable and caring to negative and indifferent. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't receive the assistance they need, or when they...