You weren’t invited.

Again.

They just decided not to call..or maybe they didn’t even remember you at all.

Then, you saw the photos on Facebook, the Instagram Story, or heard them laughing at an inside joke from the other day when you passed them at school drop-off. Maybe they even left you out on purpose.

You’ve heard all the lines…

Caregivers are unpaid family members or friends who provide care including personal care,  household chores, and health care. Caregiving can be stressful and may contribute to health issues.

How are you? The Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire helps caregivers identify their own needs and offers strategies for follow up. 

Caregiving has many challenges and also many rewards. This article covers important topics for caregivers. 

As a family caregiver for a parent, child, spouse, or other loved one, you’re likely to face a host of new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating.

Caregivers care. It’s part of who you are and is an amazing quality to have. But your caring nature can also cause you to regularly take on too much. That can lead to stress, exhaustion, and poor health.

Caregiving is an all-consuming responsibility, whether you’re providing hands-on personal care or managing care from a distance. Compassion fatigue can be a side effect of caring for someone in need.

Caregiving can be rewarding but difficult. Learn how you can put yourself back on the priority list. 

The Atlas of Caregiving provides guidance on how to create a care map for your family. 

Caregivers who are less critical of themselves and who practice self compassion can get through difficult situations and find greater happiness and peace of mind.