Heart Awareness Month
February is America’s Heart Awareness month. In the United States, heart disease causes 1 in every 4 deaths among both men and women. Although the public considers heart disease a…
Winter Wellness
Here in Tennessee, as in many other parts of the world, Winter is a time of lower temperatures, seemingly less sunlight, erratic rain, sleet, ice, slurries and snow. These conditions…
Ways to Help Yourself
Last week, we spoke on Informational and Professional support, Personal and Family support, Public and Financial support, and Effective communication. And how as a caregiver, it is just as important…
What may help?
As a primary caregiver, know that you are not alone. Other caregivers share similar thoughts and feelings. Talk with someone if your feelings get in the way of daily life.…
The Burdens of Caregiving, Part 2
Last week, we started the discussion on how caregiving for the ill or elderly can take a toll on the whole family, more specifically the primary caregiver. In this…
The Burdens of Caregiving
Caregiving for the ill or elderly can take a toll on the whole family, more specifically the primary caregiver. A caregiver is the person who supports and helps a person…