One in every five Americans is helping someone who can no longer help themselves. That is a lot of caregivers and a lot of love! Often caregivers think they cannot take time for themselves when they are caring for someone else. This is a myth! In fact, it is important that you take personal time… [Continue Reading]
Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder? This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss… [Continue Reading]
