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...

Caregiving can be one of the most difficult jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. The full time caregiver is the only person who cares for the patient in many cases. It is a huge responsibility to be tasked with the care of another human...

The author of One Caregiver’s Journey asks “what life?” when she talks about the life of a caregiver.  Caregiving requires paying close attention to details –noticing minor health and behavioral changes.  Caregiving involves having total comprehension of a...

Family caregiving happens at varying points throughout most everyone’s life span. Although caregiving has traditionally been considered an "unofficial" aspect of health care, many policymakers and stakeholders now recognize that family caregivers provide vital...