Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful roles you’ll ever take on, but it’s also one of the most demanding. Whether you’re supporting a parent, spouse, or relative, caregiving can feel like a full-time job with no end. You juggle appointments, medications, finances, and the emotional weight of watching someone you […]
The Family Caregiver’s Guide, Support, Costs & Coordination Made Simple Read More »
We explore the challenging journey of rebuilding life after losing someone you’ve cared for so deeply. Grief can feel isolating, and after dedicating so much of yourself to another’s well-being, it’s hard to know where to begin again. We’ll talk about navigating mourning, finding purpose beyond caregiving, and taking small steps to reconnect with the
Episode 8: Starting Over After Caregiving – The Godspeed Caregiver Read More »
As a Family Caregiver, you may observe changes in the health of the person you care for and acknowledge the reality of end-of-life care. In this episode, we navigate the emotional and complex journey of reaching the end of life—both for caregivers and the loved ones they support. As a caregiver, facing this stage can
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As the year draws to a close, we at The Caregivers Counsel want to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday season to you and your loved ones. This time of year, is a special opportunity to reflect on the moments that shaped us, the connections that sustained us, and the hope that carries
News from The Counsel: Happy holidays from our family to yours! Read More »
Family caregiving during the holiday season, especially for an elder parent, can bring a mix of joy and challenges. Christmas, a time traditionally associated with togetherness, often highlights underlying tensions between siblings as caregiving responsibilities are distributed unevenly. Differences in perspectives, financial contributions, or perceived effort can lead to feelings of resentment or guilt. Coordinating
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Part 2 focus on how to conserve your energy. How will you react when other family or friends offer help and how to ask others to help with caregiving responsibilities. It’s good to remember the word P A C E: Patience; altered reality; Compassionate Care; Empower Yourself. What do family/home-based caregivers need most? Listen to
Episode 5: The Family Caregiver’s Guide to Self-Care Part 2 Read More »
It is very important to take care of yourself during a caregiving situation. Disease may manifest even years after a traumatic event. We start to delve deeper into the Family Caregiver’ profile.
Episode 4: The Family Caregivers Guide to self- care: Part 1 Read More »
2024 was a difficult year for many, but if you were among them, you can undoubtedly attest to God’s goodness, mercy, and love, which sustain us. Over the last ten months, our family had to bid two parents farewell for the time being. We have learnt how to deal with many processes, such as wills,
Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future: A Journey in Caregiving Read More »
We’ve already cover 2 of the six stages on the caregiving journey and we are now in stage 3 and 4 –you miss your own life which seems to have disappeared, and you sometimes cannot recognise yourself. This can be the time that you realise that as a family caregiver you’re in this situation way
Episode 3: Been There, done that. Stuck! Read More »
