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Coping with Caregiving

Being a caregiver isn't easy. Drs. Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer suggest ways to meet the everyday challenges of caregiving.

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Powering Up: Reassess and Re-Energize During National Family Caregivers Month
Three ways to step back and re-assess your caregiving.

Articles

When Caregiving Hurts: Dealing with Abusive Care-Receivers
What do you do when the person you are caring for becomes abusive? Drs. Jacobs and Mayer have some tips.
When Families and Caregiving Don’t Easily Mix
When blended families find themselves caring for a loved one, things don't always go smoothly.
The Challenge of Accepting Help: Receiving with Grace and Preserving Your Dignity
Accepting help isn't a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength.
Helping Boomers Survive the Sandwich Generation Years
Drs. Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer suggestion ways the Sandwich Generation can survive and enjoy caregiving.
Bringing Brothers and Sisters Together
Taking care of an aging parent can bring up a lot of old baggage from childhood. Here are some tips for finding common ground.

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How do you know your a caregiver?
You may be a caregiver and not even know it.
One Step at a Time
What are the first steps you should take when you become a caregiver?
Avoiding Burnout
Dr. Barry Jacobs discusses the symptoms of caregiver burnout and what you can do if you are experiencing burnout.
Mood Busters
Many caregivers experience depression. Dr. Jacobs explains why and what you can do if you going through depression due to caregiving responsibilities.
Caring Together
What can siblings do to work better together? Dr. Jacobs explains.
Am I doing enough?
Guilt and caregiving seem to go hand in hand. Here are some suggestions to help get off the guilt trip.
Asking for Help
Caregiving can seem like a marathon at times. Here are some suggestions on how to slow the pace.
Hospice Care
Dr. Jacobs explains how hospice care can help you and your loved one when the time comes.

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