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Not your average caregiver resource list

Caregiving can feel isolating, but a wealth of support resources are available if you know where to look. Here are eight people and organizations to connect with to feel less alone.

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Five stress-reducing financial tips for family caregivers

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or another condition that requires long-term care, familial caregivers face several new considerations, including choices that impact finances. While financial circumstances are unique to each family, here are five universal tips to help you reduce financial surprises.

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Seven super-human powers inside of you

Unpaid family caregivers face daily challenges requiring a special skill set, extraordinary courage, and tremendous compassion. Caregivers have unique superpowers and rarely get the credit they deserve. In this post, we pause and reflect on a handful of ways caregivers exhibit super-human qualities that often go unnoticed.

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One simple practice for calming your nervous system

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotion, experienced racing thoughts, or found yourself stuck, not knowing what to do next? Learning intentional breathing practices for these moments is one of the most powerful ways to help calm yourself down and take the next step forward. Next time you’re feeling angry, overwhelmed, or stuck, try a simple breathing practice.

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10 caregiver gratitudes to reconnect with amidst stress

Many studies, including those of familial caregivers, show that gratitude has the ability to minimize caregiving stress. When you’re in the middle of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another condition, much is required of you, and you may experience a good deal of stress. In this post, we name 10 gratitude opportunities to consider as you practice incorporating this coping strategy.

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Five ways to honor yourself as a Dementia caregiver

Unpaid family caregivers of loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions carry a lot of weight on their shoulders. Even though you may not be able to decrease your load tangibly, you can experience increased well-being by caring for yourself. Here are five ways to honor yourself for your hard work.

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One essential consideration in meaningful caregiving

Understanding the sometimes subtle distinctions among fixing, helping, and serving is one essential consideration in meaningful caregiving; it makes a world of difference in how effectively you show up as a caregiver. Even more, considering the difference between these three will help you feel more fulfilled, effective, and inspired.

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