Patrick Leer...The care facility era doesn’t end caregiving.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The Few, the Proud, the MS Spouse Caregivers...In Caregivingly Yours, MS Caregiver I was guilty of dully sharing the statistics of risk in long term MS Spouse Caregiving.... By Patrick Leer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Mistreatment or Abuse by a Caregiver...Sometimes abuse is less obvious, especially in the context of caregiving.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Children Caregivers...Staying awake in the classroom may be a struggle due to late nights doing homework after completing caregiving responsibilities.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caregivers and Burnout...In my professional experience as a clinical mental health counselor, I have heard the word burnout when it comes to caregiving.... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...In our 2020 Caregiving In America survey, we explored the experiences of people serving as caregivers.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Have you found any resources you would recommend to the community?...For example: help with insurance, finances, emotional or caregiving support, etc.?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Caregiver Perspective: Asking for Help...Caregiving requires a strong soul, courage, and selflessness. It's not for the faint of heart.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Prepare to Become a Caregiver...Caregiving can be a very rewarding experience for those who want to provide care.... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Legacy...Over a quarter century ago in the beginning of “living with MS as a family” there was nothing available about MS spouse caregiving.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Four Keys to Succeed in MS Caregiving Relationships...When it comes to a caregiving relationship, you aren’t in competition with each other.... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Challenges of Being an MS Caregiver...Some ways to cope with caregiving include:... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult Conversations...Caregivers must be able to discuss caregiving concerns with their caregiving partners.... By Donna Steigleder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Mental Health Caregiving...My short exposure into the world of mental health caregiving gave me a deep appreciation for those who must live in that world full time.... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Share your experience as a caregiver...Share your experience as a caregiver and talk with others who are also caregiving for their loved ones....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesCaregiving
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Award categories include Caregiving Champion, Social Media Master, and Lifetime Achievement, to name just a few.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MS Caregiving Research...I am conducting a study on the impacts of informal caregiving and social support on stress for caregivers of persons with MS....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingAwarenessCoping
When Did I Become A Caregiver?...The core of caregiving is emotional. ... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My MS 'Next': Considering Home and 'Re'-Homing Care...I've been grappling with thoughts of my MS 'next.' Who knew that a 'pivot' could induce such major changes? I didn't. It's time to really evaluate what specific care I... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Perspective: How MS Affects the Family...When a person gets MS everyone is aware of the emotional and physical adjustments that he/she has to make. However, any type of chronic illness affects not only those who... By Donna Steigleder6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments