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Deborah Norville on the Attitude of Gratitude

In her book, Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You, Deborah Norville notes that common sense told her that, in order to be happy, you must "focus on what you've got—not what you've not." And, as her hunch and the research she uncovered proved, if you notice and acknowledge the good things, you'll reap surprising life improvements. Click here for Deborah's thoughts on how the thankful life can help caregivers like you.

 

MELT AWAY ANXIETY WITH YOUR MIND

If you make meditation a habit, studies suggest, you may feel calmer and more in control of your life—and what more could a caregiver want? And you don't need to practice a particular form to set your mind at ease. All that’s required is a quiet place that’s free of distractions, a little patience and some understanding of the challenges of meditation. For instance...Click here to read more!

 

11 STEPS TO STRESS-BUSTING SLEEP

Have trouble sleeping? The reason may be staring you in the face—or
lying beside you. According to experts, your environment plays a role
in how long and soundly you sleep. Click here for quick changes that can turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary.

 

THE PROMISE

"Promise you'll never put me in a nursing home." How many of us have been lassoed by that demand? Is it a promise we're obligated to obey? Or is it one that shouldn't be asked? Click here to read how caregivers like you have handled this dilemma.

 

Yes, You Can Say No

It's Friday night, and just as you're walking out the door for a much-anticipated evening with friends, the phone rings. It's your elderly mother calling for the third time that day. She's lonely. She wants to chat. And she asks if you wouldn't mind picking up some items from the store and dropping them by her house.

So, how do you decline without feeling guilty? How can you be a consistent and loving caregiver while also setting effective boundaries? And how... Click here to read more

 

ALZHEIMER'S: A CAREGIVER CONVERSATION CHECKLIST

Even under the most optimal at-home care circumstances, a long-term care facility may be able to offer a more safe and comfortable environment for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, the Alzheimer’s Association has created a checklist of talking points and helpful hints to begin a series of relevant conversations with your family, fellow caregivers and the person with Alzheimer’s. Click here to read more.

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDICATION COMPLIANCE

Few, if any, caregiver tasks is more important than helping your loved one maintain a prescribed medication regimen. Here's why that's so and how you can help. And for a free by-email medication-reminder service, click here.

 

Diet and Nutrition: Vacation Diet Tips

Heading on a road trip? Here are some heart-healthy ideas on snacks to pack

 

THE FOOD MANAGER

For the person with diabetes, there's a lot to manage when it comes to diet—and a registered dietitian is just the special "manager" to help! Here's why.

 

NUTRITION Q&A

Helping those with swallowing disorders

 

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