When Retail Therapy Is Your Prescription for Stress
Caregiving can lead to emotional spending, but there are ways to manage your impulses.
Caregivers are famously generous with their time, energy, and love. But caregiver burnout is a reality for many. If you are experiencing caregiver fatigue, do not despair. There are many resources to help you manage caregiver stress, starting with ways to be a caregiver to yourself as well as others.
Caregiving can lead to emotional spending, but there are ways to manage your impulses.
If family isn’t helpful when you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, written updates and a support group can make inroads.
Men tend to internalize the caregiving experience, but support can make it all the difference.
Emily Norton opens up about the depression she faced as a caregiver.
Laura Story shares how caregiving for her husband has strengthened her faith.
Helping an older adult care for a pet may boost your own sense of well-being.
B’ette Schalk shares how her faith and a grief support group helped her cope with the challenges she faced when her husband experienced deep depression and anxiety.
She watched—and grieved—as the man she loved fell into a cycle of anxiety and depression. Would she ever get him back?
From reading a book to spending time with a pet, simple steps can help ease the stress of caring for a loved one.
Having a good coping strategy is key for a caregiver’s emotional health.
Continue doing the loving work you do with these caregiving tips.
There are many resources available to help family caregivers take time off