Caregivers need proper assistance and support when providing for their elderly loved ones: financial aid, support groups, and counseling can help by Dave Pegg | Jun 4, 2019 | Aging, Mental Health Topics, Self-Care Seniors struggle mentally and emotionally as they age and are forced to rely on others to care for them. But what about their family members? How are they affected when they step in as caregiver? What about when they give up this role to pursue a better life for both…
Mindfulness can help caregivers of military veterans cope with stress and anxiety (Video) by Taylor Bennett | May 9, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Military / Veteran Mindfulness can help caregivers of military veterans cope with stress and anxiety. This, according to a study from the University of Illinois. Researchers taught mindfulness to 11 informal caregivers of veterans, such as spouses and other family members. These participants met for two hours each week, over an 8-week period,…