By Caregiving.com — 2020
As a non-caregiver, you don’t have to know every detail of a caregiver’s life to understand that their needs often go unmet. Here are some simple actions you can take to help a caregiver.
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Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions.
Becoming a cancer caregiver will change your life in many ways, and your loss could be profound. Learning how to cope with the grieving process will help.
Information and conversation are key to facing the challenges of care
Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind
Try your best to remain open to all possible solutions and communicate honestly with the people in your life.
Compartmentalize your life to be fully present in the moment
Light exercise, breathing techniques, even smiling can improve overall wellness
I’ve been disabled and intensely ill with the degenerative neuro-immuno illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (formerly known by the misnomer “chronic fatigue syndrome”) for 30 years.
When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, most people simply don’t know what to say. Speechless is the usual reaction.