Caring for a spouse or partner

Dennis Dulniak joins Island Treasures to talk about his experience caring for his wife of 47 years, Nancy.

As part of our caregiver spotlight series, Caregiving.com spoke with former caregiver and Secretary of the Well Spouse Association Board of Directors, Terri Corcoran about the spousal caregiving experience.

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.