Topic:
anxiety
Take a Deep Breath and Reduce Stress
By Diane Dahl Leavitt |
Caregiving is stressful As caregivers, we know we cannot simply outlast stressful situations, no matter how strong or healthy we think we are. Even low levels of stress, those constant small irritants, can affect your health and your ability to provide quality care to your loved one. Studies show that 40-70% of family caregivers suffer…
Read More Self-Care: The Mechanics of Breathing
By Diane Dahl Leavitt |
Breathing provides us with the most important thing we need to live: oxygen. But as we age, we fall into bad habits; we do not breathe in the most optimal or ideal way. And when stressed, it can feel as if we forget to breathe altogether. Exploring the mechanics of breathing will help us understand…
Read More Self-Care: Mental Health and Well-Being Glossary
By Diane Dahl Leavitt |
anticipatory grief – The grief or mourning that occurs when a death or great loss is expected. anxiety – A state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning. awareness – Knowledge and understanding that something is happening or…
Read More The Role of Art in Pain Management
By StewARTworks |
Studies show that art can be therapeutic for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Read More Pain Management & the Caregiver
By StewARTworks |
How caregivers can help their loved ones who are being treated for pain and what to expect from pain management.
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