I recently received an email from a woman named Mary that reminded me how heavy the load is for so many caregivers and what commitment and strength it takes to give and give and give:
“Hi Pat,
I received the book I think on Friday. Thank you so much for mailing it to me.

I love to hear stories from caregivers. Recently, a woman whose husband is in the last stages of Alzheimer’s told me that she amuses herself at the end of the day by working on a hilarious children’s book she’s writing. She’s never written anything like this, but she says the idea for this story just […]

Living with a Should Monster? A Should Monster is that critical nagging voice that repeatedly tells you that you should be better at being a caregiver. It could be a replay of the voice of your spouse, relative, or friend, or it could be your own self-critic who’s creating merciless “should” lists for […]

Got tense shoulders? Frequent headaches? Sleep or digestive problems? These are common signs of stress. Stress is not only unpleasant, it can be bad for your health and turn you into a crabby caregiver.