Caregiver Emotions

Caregiving is born out of love for a dependent elderly person, but that doesn't mean the stresses of the job don't bring up negative feelings too. Express your emotions and learn how to deal with the ups and downs.

Articles About Caregiver Emotions

8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood
Don't let caregiving take over your life. Get inspired, improve your mood, celebrate life and take your challenges head on to be happy and make your life less stressed.
A Skeptical Caregiver’s Guide to the Oms and Asanas of Yoga
Yoga can give caregivers a greater sense of physical and mental balance. Stressed-out caregivers should pull up a mat and give yoga a try and see how yoga can benefit their lives.
Poetry Slam: Art, Alzheimer’s and Long-Distance Care Collide
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's who lives on the other side of the country can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. Caregiver and author Judy Prescott turned to poetry to find solace and community while caring for her mother.
Relaxing: Why It’s Hard, and How Caregivers Can Learn to Unwind
Many caregivers have a difficult time learning how to relax and let go of stress. Caregivers are constantly being told that they need to find time for themselves, but finding the time to relax is often easier than actually being able to relax. Here are 4 ways caregivers can learn to unwind.
LOL: Why You Should Laugh Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
For caregivers, laughter might be the best medicine. 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.
How to Run Caregiving like a Business
Effective caregiving is like a business. Taking the emotion out of the situation, being proactive, and have a solid plan of action can help you succeed and preserve your sanity.
Step Away From the Donut: The Perils of Emotional Eating
Are you letting stress turn you to food? Emotional eating and overeating is dangerous. Here is how to stop stress eating and handle your stress in other ways.
6 Surprising Ways to Instantly Lower Stress
Do you feel stressed out? Here are some surprising (and quick) ways to instantly let go of stress.
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 quotes can help you get through the day.

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News about Caregiver Emotions

When It Comes to Caregiving, Personal Connections May Trump Family Ties
Personal connections are affecting family caregiving. Caregivers prefer to take care of people who took care of them.

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