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Featured ArticleAs caregivers, most of us would like to believe we are indispensable. Sometimes we even believe we are the only ones who can do things adequately. Read more Display Articles by Title | Author | Newest All Time Management Articles
I believe that stress is the root of many illnesses. I also think that massage therapy should not be considered a special treat, but preventative health care. Moreover, I subscribe to the ideas of taking micro breaks. Read more
By National Family Caregivers Association Why is it so hard to ask for help? What's a good response to the statement, "Call me if you need me?" Read more
Filing 101: Preventing Paper Piles By Lori Culwell When my mother became ill in 2003, my first thought was (of course) givingher my full attention and support. But, as the days passed and the paperworkpiled up, I quickly got a crash course in "Case Management 101." Read more
Although I never mastered the language of self-discipline and I think that everything I do is important... my experiences as a caregiver taught me not to count my chickens before they hatch. I arrived at this happy state by learning to adjust my to do's to meet the realities of time and money. Read more
As a caregiver you might feel like you have three or four full time jobs (you probably do). It's so easy to jump on the hamster wheel and run furiously so you don't get too far behind. Read more
Being a caregiver is serious business-not only must you take care of your own needs, but you care for someone else with special needs. Read more
By Laura Heuer As a caregiver in the past, a small business owner, and a mother, I've realized that having a record of healthcare appointments, health tests, lab tests, results, health professionals, insurance companies, condition symptoms, and more all in one place can truly save time, reduce stress, and may help you obtain better service. Read more
I had to rearrange my list of to-do's today. Between our injured pet requiring treatment several times a day (yes, I am currently a cat caregiver), a doctor's appointment to keep (I am nine months pregnant), responsibilities revolving around my job and small, inconsequential tasks like packing a bag for my upcoming hospital stay, laundry and housework, social commitments, and so on, well... Read more
Respite Act: Get the Help & Temporary Relief You Need You may not have heard about the "Lifespan Respite Legislation" that Congress passed, and President Bush signed into law last December. This is a very important piece of legislation, aimed at caregivers, which grants respite (temporary relief) to anyone caring for a loved one. Read more
How many times have we been reminded of the importance of setting boundaries? So often we run our lives without clear-cut limits, ambling along until someone crosses our boundaries and causes us to explode. Read more
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