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Why Essential Oils Are Essential For Stressed-Out, Overwhelmed Family Caregivers and Former Family Caregivers
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again . . . caregiving is hard. But you didn’t need me to tell you that. You already know. You’re the expert. You live it. 24/7. And let’s be honest, even if your caregiving fairy godmother suddenly, magically appeared...
Using Mindfulness To Deepen Our Caregiving
By Robert M. Oliva, ND, LMSW Clarity of thought, focus, and stable emotions are characteristics that can help any overwhelmed caregiver meet the needs of caring for a loved one. Unfortunately, under the stress of caregiving, these qualities are often in short...
Dealing with a Diagnosis of Chronic Illness
By Robert M. Oliva, ND, LMSW Having a loved one diagnosed with a serious chronic illness can have far-reaching effects on the patient and on every member of the caregiver’s family. A loved one’s illness can descend like a tidal wave filled with shock, anger,...
Three Strategies for Handling Those Times When It Feels Like Emotional Landmines Are Everywhere
By Karen Bromberg Introduction Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt emotionally bowled-over with the approach of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Raise your hand as the specter of a birthday or anniversary looms. Now, please raise your hand if...
Six Ways To Make This The Best Spring Ever
Introduction Congratulations overwhelmed caregivers! You made it through yet another winter! Days of navigating your loved ones through sleet and snow in order to get them to their doctors’ appointments are slowly fading into memory. Soon flowers will be...
Are You Worried About Inflation?
By Gregg S. Fisher, Founder, Head of Research& Portfolio Strategy, Gerstein Fisher Gerstein Fisher has been managing portfolios for institutional and private investors since 1993. In this article, Mr. Fisher looks at the evidence that inflation is on the...
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