When living with a chronic condition, you may be overwhelmed with the day to day management. The same can be true if you are a caregiver to someone with a chronic condition or disability. You may feel there is no time for self-care. However, nurturing your soul may be key to managing these difficult times. …
When living with chronic illness, there can be much suffering. The same is true if you are a caregiver to somone managing sickness every day. For example, there may be mental stress. Or physical health problems. Challenges and obstacles to overcome with a new routine. So, how do you move forward from suffering to well-being …
Suffering and well-being with a chronic condition can coexist. Well-being is the interaction and balance of many dimensions of health. These include physical, mental, social, spiritual, and financial health. When you are living with a chronic condition or disease, you may suffer in each of these dimensions. But it also within your abilities to build …
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Giving as a caregiver is obvious, right? But do you receive as a caregiver as well? Both giving and receiving as a caregiver are important. Both can help improve relationships and strengthen community. Giving and receiving can also help you find spiritual peace with the difficult circumstances you are living with. As a caregiver, you …
“Let me know if you need some help.” If you are a caregiver, you’ve likely heard that before. Some caregivers say no to the help because they don’t want to burden anyone else. Other caregivers express frustration that the offer seems empty or insincere. People offer to help, but they never follow through. In either …