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...