Caregiver Stress
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.
When Retail Therapy Is Your Prescription for Stress
Caregiving can lead to emotional spending, but there are ways to manage your impulses.
The Unique Challenges of the Male Caregiver
Men tend to internalize the caregiving experience, but support can make it all the difference.
Emily Norton Opens Up About Battling Depression as a Caregiver
Caring for her husband, who is quadriplegic, took a toll on her mental health
How Laura Story Found 'Blessings' in Caregiving
The singer shares how her husband’s brain tumor challenged—and ultimately strengthened—her faith.
Taking Care of a Pet for a Loved One Has Hidden Benefits
Helping an older adult care for a pet may boost your own sense of well-being.
Staying Positive While Dealing with the Challenges of Caregiving
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.
How She Coped with Her Husband’s Depression
She watched—and grieved—as the man she loved fell into a cycle of anxiety and depression. Would she ever get him back?
How to Handle the Stress of Caregiving
From reading a book to spending time with a pet, simple steps can help ease the stress of caring for a loved one.
6 Ways Caregivers Can Find Emotional Support
Having a good coping strategy is key for a caregiver’s emotional health.
4 Ways to Reach Out When Family Members Are Angry
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.
5 Ways to Stay Positive as a Caregiver
Continue doing the loving work you do with these caregiving tips.
The Enormous Benefits of Respite for Caregivers
There are many resources available to help family caregivers take time off
Rob Lowe’s Tips for Beating Caregiver Burnout
The actor explains how his personal caregiving experience taught him the importance of self care.
Lisa Leonard Shares How 'Brave Love' Helps Her Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Jewelry designer Lisa Leonard and her husband discuss how they prioritize their marriage while running a business together and caring for a son with special needs.
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When I stopped seeing God solely as a soother, easer of burdens, eraser of discomfort, I started to trust him more in the valleys. Because God walks with us: not running ahead, clearing away thorny branches... With us. Present. Sometimes in silence. Always with love.
