While all caregiving has its commonalities, being a young caregiver definitely has its own unique challenges. Being thrust into a caregiver role at a younger age, when my mom at the age of 57 had a debilitating stroke, I was faced with all the “common” caregiver challenges but at a time in my life when it [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Being a Young Caregiver
Posted in Topics, tagged young caregiver, young caregiving on Monday, October 13, 2008 | 23 Comments »
Caregiver Stress
Posted in Topics, tagged caregiver stress, caregiving on Sunday, October 5, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Caregiver Stress is something we all have. And unfortunately it is here to stay for as long as we are caregivers. I always hear “You have to do something for yourself or take time for yourself, etc.”. I typically say “I know” and sigh. I know I should be making myself more of a priority- but [...]
