Recognize and Prevent Caregiver Burnout
When I was a full-time caregiver, which spanned many years, I recognized some of the warning signs that I was not taking proper care of myself. I couldn’t sleep, I lost weight, I had no appetite, and...
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(We interrupt this blog for a bragging moment…This picture was taken at the American Cancer Society in Orlando, where my sons made a presentation to the staff. The soldier to the right, sitting in the...
View ArticleWhy Am I So Tired?
Personally, I do not think that caregiving took that much out of me. There was little in terms of physical or emotional short or long-term impact. Unfortunately, much as I would like to believe...
View ArticleThe Anatomy of Anger
My wife is an amputee. She needs a handicapped parking space so we can maneuver her wheelchair to the side of our car and open her door without hitting the side of the car parked next to us. The...
View ArticleREDUCING STRESS FROM YOUR LIFE
!!! STRESS !!! Consider the typical work week. Which day do you look forward to? Which day do you dread? The answer is fairly obvious isn’t it? Unless you come from another planet, you are like most of...
View ArticleFrom The Archives: Reducing Stress From Your Life
!!! STRESS !!! Consider the typical work week. Which day do you look forward to? Which day do you dread? The answer is fairly obvious isn’t it? Unless you come from another planet, you are like most of...
View ArticlePreventing Substance Abuse Addiction From Invading The Caregiver’s Life
Today’s guest blogger is Lillian Sanders. Lillian is a creative writer from Michigan who enjoys writing articles on health and wellness. Aside from writing, Lillian works closely with holistic drug...
View ArticleCaregiver Stress Syndrome: Identifying Symptoms, Finding Solutions
As a new caregiver, you feel it inside. You know it feels lousy. You can’t shake it. In fact, you may not even be able to define it. And now there’s a name for it. It’s known as: “Caregiver Stress …...
View ArticleGuest Blog: How A Caregiver Coach Can Help You!
By Cindy Laverty I love my work. I coach family caregivers and nothing brings me more joy and personal fulfillment than to help someone who is overwhelmed, frustrated, without hope and lost; find a new...
View ArticleTop 5 Things Men Can Do About Cancer
It’s an honor to receive a guest blog from one of my most respected organizations, WhatNext.com. The organization is affiliated with the American Cancer Society. When I first began RobCares, WhatNext...
View ArticleCaregiving – Hurdles and Recommendations: guest blog
Today’s guest blogger provides Caregivers with recommendations that can enhance their medical journey with their loved one. Her suggestions are valuable and worthy of consideration. Rob Lura Peterson...
View ArticleCaregivers May Be Less Well-Nourished Than Those They Care For – Guest Blog
Sometimes the physical effects of cancer are worse in family members than in the patient. Everyone knows that a high fruit and vegetable diet provides critical vitamins, minerals and fiber that support...
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