By Jennifer McDougall Grief is an incredibly personal experience. We all grieve differently, and no one else can tell us how to feel or what to do. But some things have helped me through the most challenging moments of my own grief journey, so I thought I’d share them here. Know that all grief is…
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Self-Care for Family Caregivers
By Jennifer McDougall When caring for someone else, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. So it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of your loved one that you forget about yourself. However, if you don’t take care of yourself, then how can you be expected to…
How to Achieve a Restful Night’s Sleep When You’re Grieving
By Daniel Sherwin You’ve recently lost a loved one. After the service, you were grateful for everyone’s shared memories, but now grief has set in. As a result, you’re having trouble sleeping. Grief is emotionally taxing and takes a toll on the body. As a result, many bereaved individuals experience restless sleep or insomnia. With…
Caregiver Support Groups Near Me
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re a caregiver or know someone, you must know that you’re not alone. There are millions of caregivers out there who can relate to what you’re going through. One of the best ways to find support when caring for an elderly loved one or someone with special needs is by joining…
4 Helpful Steps When Working Remotely With a Special Needs Child
While working remotely saves you time and money on a commute, it is challenging to focus on tasks during the day when you have a young one with special needs at home. If you are trying to balance your time working from home while still caring for your baby or toddler with special needs, incorporate…
3 Areas for Caregivers to Focus on Self-Care
By Virginia Cooper Caring for a loved one is a special calling that requires time, understanding, and patience. While giving your time and attention to the special seniors in your life is vital for their overall health, it’s also important to take time to care for yourself. By regularly engaging in self-care activities, you can…
Self-Care: Replacing the Old With the New
Going through significant transitions in life is always challenging, and people often forget to take care of themselves during these times. For example, an important life transition could be a new job, a new house, having a baby, or becoming a caregiver for a loved one. Along with the stress of these situations, you might…
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
By Jennifer McDougall Burnout affects caregivers in the form of physical, emotional, and mental weariness. It may be followed by a shift in attitude, from caring and positive to uncaring and negative. Caregivers might burn out if they don’t get the support they need or try to do more than they are physically or financially…
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
By Jennifer McDougall Breathe in. Breathe out. Do you see that? You’re doing just fine. Everything begins to slow down and take shape in our lives when we practice letting go and allowing ourselves to be free from what we cannot control. Some days, the world may feel like a weighted pressure of stacked tasks…
Self-Care for Emotional Healing
“Emotional health is an important part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people control their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. … This means you are aware of your emotions. You can deal with them, whether they are positive or negative. Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness.” – Family Doctor. org By Jennifer McDougall Life certainly…
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