Emotional Wellbeing Articles

• A Skeptical Caregiver’s Guide to the Oms and Asanas of Yoga
  A few compelling reasons for stressed-out caregivers to pull up a mat and give yoga a try.
  Significant physical and mental benefits »
• Dear Diary: Journaling for Caregivers
  Writing in a journal is a good way for caregivers to relieve pent up anger and stress while helping them process their feelings and putting their caregiving journey in perspective.
  elderly loved ones can benefit too »
• New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Caregiver Attitude Adjustment?
  The New Year is a good time psychologically for an attitude adjustment. If caregiving is taking its toll on your emotions and your health, what will you do differently this year than what you did last year?
  Resolutions every caregiver should make »
• Questions to Help Mindful Caregivers to Find Emotional Balance
  Asking the right questions can put caregivers on a powerful new path of opportunity, gain greater emotional and life balance, and discover their own positive experience.
  7 questions that could change caregiving »
• The Lighter Side of Caregiving: Appreciate the Humor
  Elderly people do funny things. But should we feel guilty about laughing? Is our laughter a sign of disrespect or a lack of love for our family member?
  Is it OK to laugh at your loved one? »
• 6 Reasons to Appreciate Your Job as a Caregiver
  Caregiving is a thankless, unappreciated job. You are giving up your life to care for another person. But caregiving can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
  The rewards of caregiving »
• If You Knew Then What You Know Now: Hindsight for Caregivers
  Experienced caregivers have been through the emotional rollercoaster, physical demands and time-consuming responsibilities.
  Looking back on your journey »
• LOL: Why You Should Laugh Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
  Laughing in even the grimmest situations is good for you, both mentally and physically. The trick is to learn how to laugh even when you don't feel like it.
  Laughter is the best medicine »
• Father's Day Memories: Dementia or Not, He’ll Always Be Your Dad
  Father's Day is a great time -- as is Mother's Day -- to remember the person your parent used to be before disease set. The truth is: they still are that person, and always will be.
  The person you knew before the illness »
• Anxiety Busters: 5 Ways to Overcome Your Anxiety
  Stress is normal for caregivers. But constant worrying, unrelenting doubts and pre-occupation with worst-case scenarios can be unproductive and even paralyzing.
  Anxiety busters »
• Sharpen Your People Skills and Become a Better Caregiver
  Developing good people skills helps you communicate more effectively with medical professionals, care providers, siblings – and especially elderly parents.
  How to develop people skills »
• Step Away From the Donut: The Perils of Emotional Eating
  Caregivers, stressed to the max from trying to stay ahead of the needs of elders, often turn to food to comfort themselves or to relax.
  7 ways to curb emotional eating »
• Go Ahead, Have a Good Cry – 5 Reasons Why It's Good for You
  Everyone feels like crying once in a while - its part of being human. Research shows that crying, rather than holding in negative emotions, is good for you.
  Why crying is good for your health »
• How to Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
  We've identified 6 ways you think negatively about yourself and steps for stopping. The first step, draw attention to the voice in your head. What's it saying?
  "I look terrible, I'm so fat." »
• 12 New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
  People make the same resolutions every year: stop smoking, exercise, lose weight, and the list goes on. The problem is that these types of resolutions are rarely met. Here are some more realistic goals, to leave you feeling good by this time next year. 
  12 attainable caregiver resolutions »
• 6 Surprising Ways to Instantly Lower Stress
  Feeling frazzled? Balancing caregiving with work, kids, bills and managing a household can put anyone on the verge of a meltdown. Here are some surprising (and quick) ways to instantly let go of stress. 
  How to instantly let go of stress »
• 6 Secret At-Home Stress Relievers
  Who has time to go to five yoga classes a week or the money to indulge in a professional massage? We found 6 things probably lying around your house to relieve stress on your own.
  6 secret finds to de-stress at home »
• How do I handle the guilt from not being able to keep my elderly father company all the time?
  Respite care provides caregivers with a break from taking care of a loved one. Find out how to avoid burnout by taking some respite from caregiving.
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• 11 Ways to Stop Caregiver-Related Depression
  As a caregiver you often experience feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, exhaustion—and then guilt for having these feelings—can exact a heavy toll. But don't accept that depression is par for course as part of caregiving. It doesn't have to be that way!
  How to stop your depression for good »
• 30 Quotes and Inspirations for Caregivers
  Quotes for caregivers to give you strength and inspiration. Caregiving and caring for family is a tough job and referring to these quotes every once in awhile can help you get through the day.
  Words to live by »