Caregiving

Undergoing cancer treatment is not easy – it’s physically and emotionally exhausting, and often requires the assistance of a caregiver as the disease progresses. For the caregiver, providing care – while not always an easy task – can be a rewarding experience full of love and a newfound level of respect for your loved one.

Read on to uncover important strategies to consider during your caregiving experience. 

Caring for an abusive parent can be incredibly difficult.

Just as with any caregiving role, it is essential to set boundaries with your care recipient, and never forget to put your self-care first. A healthy mindset can help you get through this challenging period and can minimize suffering for everyone involved. 

Caregiving can creep into your life or crash down with a bang, but either way, if we aren’t thinking ahead, we can find that our other relationships suffer. Oh man, I’ve been there.

Until my mother became ill, my brother and I had a close relationship. But, a disagreement over which rehab facility she might go to put the proverbial nail in the coffin. My brother’s parting phrase outside my mother’s hospital room was, “You come waltzing into my town and think you know everything!”