If you've ever felt numb through your caregiving experience, you're not alone. A common coping mechanism during periods of prolonged stress and trauma is suppressing your own feelings.

An Irish poem and some words of encouragement for the caregiver who's feeling uninspired and detached.

We spoke with caregiver and author Fern Pessin about the challenges of caregiving and employment both prior to and through the pandemic.

I have a request to all of you on the sidelines, from all of us on the frontlines: If you’re not helping day-to-day and in the thick of it, please don’t second guess our decisions after-the-fact. 

Making some humorous observations about the grabber, Fern Pessin uncovers the many ways this household tool promotes independence and safety for everyone.

My heart goes out to those who are alone in providing care to a loved one, but they shouldn’t have to. That has to change.

These organization tips, from Elizabeth Miller of Happy Healthy Caregiver, can help family caregivers manage any crisis.

There are many circumstances that can challenge our sense of control. Certified Caregiving Consultant Louisa Stringer reflects on a time when she felt lost and what eventually brought her stability.

When extenuating circumstances keep us apart during times of celebration, some ideas for making family and friends feel acknowledged and loved.

Several caregivers share the emotional conversations and difficult decisions they've had to make with their loved ones amid coronavirus concerns.

In my quest to be as prepared as possible for the coronavirus, I asked...

I open the strong wooden door.  It reveals a four-sided room with only a...

Blessing for the Caregiver Sending Encouragement You wait. You manage...

My husband receives treatment at an ALS specialty clinic. We have...

Once born, we are receptive to everything. Through our school days we are...

In 2015, during my parents' ongoing medical crisis, my oldest sister...

I imagine we've all felt it. We start caring for a loved one, and next...

Dani Klein Modisett joins Lynette Whiteman for a conversation about the healing power of humor and bringing laughter to those living with dementia.

Yesterday, I went to visit my 97 year old mother in law who was recently...

Loving-kindness is showing me that I am lovable and I am capable of...

Flashback: I had just come home from Spike's very first surgery to his...

There is so much going on this holiday season, that it is easy to get lost...

Eleven years ago I got plopped firmly into a world for which I had no...

When I was in grade school, I had very few friends. Other kids thought I...

(Editor's Note: We welcome Amy, who cares for her mom, to our blogging...

Because it's good to have friends in high places. St John the Evangelist,...

I was driving home one day and drove by a concrete truck parked on the...

(Editor's Note: We welcome Andrew, who understands caring for a family...

When you are a family caregiver you are going to give more to the...

The other day a friend was going to a funeral, she knew she would cry and...