Feeling of Guilt as a Caregiver By Jessica Bell June 2018
As caregivers, one often faces the overwhelming challenge of trying to balance work, family and the caregiving commitment. In trying to juggle it all it …
Caregiver Guilt and Finding Balance By Sheryl Leary
How do you find the balance? Is there a balance? Am I doing the right thing? Should I be doing more? These are important questions …
Dealing with Caregiver Guilt By Malika Brown, MSW, LSW
Caregivers often carry around undeserved guilt, believing that they aren’t doing enough for their loved ones. This guilt can make the caregiving role even more …
Top Ten Ways to Care for YourSelf By Gary Barg
Keep a journal. Start today. Describe your fears as well as your hopes, the reality of what each day is like, Don’t be afraid to write …
Caring for the Caregiver
Source: Understanding and caring for the person with Alzheimer’s Disease : A practical Guide prepared by the Atlanta Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Being a caregiver …
The Four R’s of Coping by Helen Hunter ACSW, LSW
REORGANIZE Reorganize your life. What do you need to focus on at this time? By reorganizing your life, you can better structure your needs and the …
Caregiver Burnout By M. Ross Seligson PHD, PA
Being able to cope with the strains and stresses of being a caregiver is part of the art of caregiving In order to remain healthy …
Involving Others in Your Caregiving By Ryan Mackey
Receiving some extra help or consideration from others goes a long way to helping you deal with the daily rigors of life. Given the right …
How To Take a Much Needed Vacation As a Caregiver By Tobi Johnston MA, MSW, RSW and Jessica Bell BID
As summer approaches here in the East Kootenay many caregivers contemplate a vacation and time away from their caregiving role. While taking breaks is invaluable …
Rural and Remote Caregiving Issues Supporting Caregivers in the East Kootenay and Columbia Valley By Tobi Johnston M.A., M.S.W.
Caring for an elderly person can be hard work. Balancing life and family while juggling the role of caregiver can often lead to burnout, stress …