An Invitation to Readers of CaregivingBlog

#1 Deborah Halpern - 31 January, 9:42 PM

10 tips for F A M I L Y C A R E G I V E R S
From the National Family Caregivers Assoc.
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
1 Caregiving is a job and respite is
your earned right. Reward yourself
with respite breaks often.
2 Watch out for signs of depression,
and don’t delay in getting professional
help when you need it.
3 When people offer to help, accept
the offer and suggest specific things
that they can do.
4 Educate yourself about your loved
one’s condition and how to communicate
effectively with doctors.
5 There’s a difference between caring
and doing. Be open to technologies
and ideas that promote your loved
one’s independence.
6 Trust your instincts. Most of the
time they’ll lead you in the right
direction.
7 Caregivers often do a lot of lifting,
pushing, and pulling. Be good to your
back.
8 Grieve for your losses, and then
allow yourself to dream new dreams.
9 Seek support from other caregivers.
There is great strength in knowing you
are not alone.
10 Stand up for your rights as a caregiver
and a citizen.

#2 Jennifer - 08 February, 9:26 PM

Seems to me there must be a better way to document this. My mother would never allow me to make a video of me caring for her she has too much pride.

#3 Pete - 09 February, 3:25 PM

Jennifer, I think I’m with you on this one. I passed along the WGBH invitation because so many people these days get most of their information from video.

Thanks for your comment!

#4 Steve - 07 March, 2:47 PM

Brian,

We would be happy to work on this project with you. Please contact me at sdworkin@caregiverhelper.com. Take a look at www.caregiverhelper.com

Steve

#5 Celia - 08 June, 8:15 AM

What a wonderful site.

I am a caregiver for my folks. I am also helping my brother who just lost his wife suddenly on Valentine’s day. He is raising 4 children. My mother once said something too me that has always been in my heart. She always has been a caregiver herself taking care of others. We were coming home from church one Sunday and she was venting. At the time her sister who had fallen and broken her hip was living with my mom. It was very hard, needless to say, but this is just one of many times my mom took in family members. She said sometimes I get overwhelmed with this responsibility, but I know that this is what Jesus has chosen for me to be. His servant to others. That has stayed with me ever since I was a teen. I always said I wanted to be like my mom when I grew up, and I still feel that way to this day. I Thank the Good Lord for her and my Father everyday.

#6 Tigerlily - 31 May, 9:13 PM

Hi there,
I think our sites have much in common. I started my blog at CaregiversCove.org after seeing a lack of down-to-earth practical information out there for caregivers. You have great stuff as well on your site, but I’ve noticed that it hasn’t been updated in a while. Please email me and perhaps we can collaborate. I hope you don’t mind me occasionally quoting some of your material on here.
Thanks - Tigerlily, a fellow caregiver.