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I'm at breaking point. I'm a stay-at-home mom and I love my four-year-old twins more than anything—but they're a handful. My husband's always away on business. My mother's in the early stages of dementia. It's a lot. How does an 81-year-old woman, who hasn't left her bedroom in months, simply vanish into thin air? I'm trying not to freak out at the thought of my mother wandering the neighborhood, lost in a daze of confusion. We found her—but that was the moment I knew I needed help. So I let Dana into my home. She seems like the answer to my prayers. She'll be my mother's live-in caregiver.

For most of us, caregiving for aging parents is brand-new territory we don’t get much time to prepare for. But while the experience is scary and exhausting, it can also be a rewarding time filled with moments that bring deep joy and fulfillment, and a stronger relationship with the people who cared for you when you needed it most.

Family caregivers struggle with keeping their heads above water while caring for an impaired loved one. Most caregivers feel their well-being is sacrificed for the well-being of their loved ones. Hanging on until their loved one passes away is simply not acceptable for a caregiver to live a healthy life. Caregivers can live a life of meaning—and not just simply survive.

When you become a caregiver for a loved one with cancer, you are thrust into the most important role in your life, and probably one that you are the least prepared for. We are here, to say you are not alone, there is help and you will succeed. Listen to our stories, our experts, gain knowledge, confidence and power as a caregiver

Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love. Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks—doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.

The ability to heal is not reserved for a gifted few. Anyone aching to ease the suffering of a sick friend or loved one can learn to become unconditionally present to the sick person rather than to the disease. Through stories filled with compassion, wisdom, and gentle humor, Dr. Jeff Kane shows readers how to use mindful attention, therapeutic listening, and truthful speech to help others heal.

If you’re among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions. Written in a Q&A format, this easy-to-navigate guide is packed with information, problem-solving and coping ideas, resources, stories, and communication tips.

The Stoic Caregiver PodcastCaregiving can feel overwhelming, emotional, and unpredictable. I’ve seen it firsthand, both as an occupational therapist and through years of working with families. That’s why I created this podcast.Each week, I take one simple Stoic lesson and show you how it applies to real-life caregiving.You’ll learn how to stay calm when things don’t go as planned, how to handle difficult emotions without losing yourself, and how to focus on what you can control when everything else feels uncertain.This isn’t about being cold or detached. It’s about becoming steady,...

Caring for elderly parents is challenging. It's a season of life requiring strength that comes only from God. In The Caregiving Season, Jane Daly openly shares her stories from the front lines of battling guilt, negotiating new boundaries, and dealing with exhaustion. Her message of grace and hope will help you honor your aging parents well, and deepen your personal relationship with Christ along the way.

In this interactive seminar, Dr. Riley will present symptoms of compassionate fatigue and strategies for recovery and healthy practices during intense periods of caregiving. Participants will be directed in goal development for prevention of fatigue and depression associated with caregiving. In addition, self-care activities, methods of balancing living and a bibliography to support continued learning will be provided.

You don’t have to be an expert to help — you just need the right kind of guidance. Dementia Caregiver’s Guide is created for friends, family members, church communities, and everyday supporters who want to step in with care and confidence — even if they are not the primary caregiver...

The world-famous bestseller that brought new insight, hope and understanding to millions now available on CD! Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross created her classic seminal work, On Death and Dying, to offer us a new perspective on the terminally ill. It is not a psychoanalytic study, nor is it a...

A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one—from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call—a parent or loved one has taken a turn for the...

The Caregiver Chronicles is a compassionate podcast hosted by Janet Fanaki, a former caregiver and Patient and Care Partner Advisor with WeTrials. The series explores real-life caregiving experiences for those facing brain tumors and serious illnesses. Through honest conversations and personal stories, it highlights resilience, advocacy, and the emotional realities of care. Janet also underscores WeTrials’ mission as a patient-first platform helping patients and caregivers discover, understand, and explore clinical trial options, support, and educational content with clarity and confidence.

The Caregiver’s Path is a podcast for anyone who has ever found themselves caring for someone they love without a roadmap. Hosted by Shelly, a partner and caregiver to someone living with transverse myelitis, this show explores the real, unfiltered experience of caregiving — the identity shifts, the exhaustion, the resilience, and the quiet moments that change you. Each episode offers honest stories, gentle insights, and a reminder that you don’t have to walk this path alone.

Unfilter Caregiver is a candid podcast hosted by Lindsay and Caro of FindingHomeCare.net, exploring the real stories, challenges, and wins inside the caregiver industry. From common pitfalls families face when searching for care to the lessons learned by caregivers and care providers, each episode offers honest conversations, practical insight, and a grounded look at what it takes to navigate home care with confidence.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of “break in case of emergency” advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur. In this essential guide, Dr. Julie...

Calma Caregivers™ is a space for people who care for someone they love. If you're supporting a partner, parent, family member or friend, this is for you. Each episode offers simple, steady support to help you stay calm, clear and grounded. We talk about real challenges like stress, fatigue, guilt and feeling overwhelmed. It speaks to real life, not theory, but from lived experience. Practical ideas you can use straight away. No judgement, no pressure, just support. It helps you care for yourself while you care for someone else. You are not alone. Your care matters. And so do you.

Host Raven Thorne investigates shocking cases where trusted caregivers betray vulnerable people in their care. From murder-for-hire plots fueled by greed to neglect hidden behind family loyalty, each episode exposes how dependency becomes weaponized and why victims struggle to recognize danger. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Worldwide, there are more than 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). In the US alone, approximately one million Americans live with PD and approximately 60,000 more are diagnosed each year. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as the voice of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson's disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them.