3 Mantras Every Caregiver Needs

Empowerment

If you are caring for aging parents, there are many websites and books you can use to get smart about how to manage and provide care for them. But, it’s a good idea to remember that no matter how much planning you do, there’s no substitute for experience. Research is...

Ending Loneliness in Caregiving

Empowerment

Other than death of a loved one, few things are more disorienting than making the shift from being cared for by your parents to caring for them. This transition is made even more challenging because it usually comes as such a surprise. And it’s not just the...

What Caregivers Really Want Their Friends to Know

Empowerment

Remember when your first friends entered parenthood and you thought they seemed so boring and self-absorbed. And, then… you had a baby and you got it? Well, that’s happening again. Only this time, it’s because some of us have started taking care of our aging...

Caring for Aging Parents – A Sibling’s Survival Guide

Common Challenges, Free Download, Overwhelm

There are many heartbreaking moments to navigate when our parents start to depend on us for care. But few are as painful as fighting with our siblings. This doesn’t always happen. Sibling relationships can be a source of strength and comfort as parents grow older....

When Your Parents Won’t Listen

Common Challenges

We asked Daughterhood readers recently about the most stressful part of caregiving. Many responded that their biggest struggle is conflict with their parents. When their mother or father disagrees with or ignores safety or health-related directions. Things like not...