Caregiving, whether for a family member, friend, or neighbor, is a journey fraught with emotional complexities. Alongside feelings of love and duty, family caregivers often grapple with frustration, resentment, and even anger – directed at the situation, the system, and sometimes themselves. It’s the perfect storm to generate overwhelm. However, within these challenges lies an opportunity for personal growth, learning, and resilience. Let's explore how caregivers can navigate this journey while prioritizing their own wellness and discovering inner strength they never knew they had.

When you're caregiving at home, receiving effective support from others can make the difference between a bad day and an okay day. Whether you are already part of a support group, or looking to create one, social support comes in various forms with varying benefits. Let's explore four key types of social support and uncover how they can boost your resilience.

As a former family caregiver, I often get asked for advice on how people can be most helpful to the caregiver in their lives. I spent nearly a decade caring for my husband, Steve, and have a lot of experience in this arena.

When managing the complex needs of older adults living with physical limitations or memory loss, family caregivers and professional care providers are finding that technology offers considerable assistance. In this blog post, we explore several technological innovations revolutionizing caregiving in the home.

Boxing Day is a time for family and friends to gather, often for a meal, using up leftovers from Christmas Day feasts. It's a public holiday in many countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, giving people a chance to relax and enjoy the festive season. This special day brings extra importance to my family, as this was the day my parents met, over 53 years ago and this is also the first Boxing Day without my Dad.

Had I understood this sooner, I would have realized the better way to care would be to say, “these are my needs and for me to continue to show up for you, I need you to take these needs seriously.”  But that is the benefit of hindsight.