References What is caregiver anger? Many caregivers feel angry at some point. They may curse, yell, get irritated, withdraw, or even get physically sick. Caregiver anger usually comes from feeling out of control, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, tired, or stressed. As a caregiver, you may feel angry that others are not helping enough, or angry at yourself for [...]

References What is substance abuse? Substance abuse is the overuse of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter medications. The line between use and abuse is not always clear. A person has to decide where the line is for him or herself. Substance abuse may feel like a loss of control, an inability [...]

References Why is it important to ask for and accept help? Caring for someone with cancer can be hard, time-consuming, and stressful. As a caregiver, you are at increased risk of emotional, mental, and physical health problems. You may feel stress, anger, anxiety, depression, fatigue, loneliness, and uncertainty. Caregivers need help. Some caregivers [...]

References What is caregiver fatigue? Fatigue is an overwhelming sense of tiredness. If you are fatigued, you may have little energy to do the things you normally do - even if you are getting enough sleep. You may feel tired all the time, weak, worn out, slow, or heavy. You may also feel [...]

References What is caregiver burnout and stress? Taking care of another person can be stressful. Everyone has some stress, but too much can harm your health, relationships, and enjoyment of life. Caregiver burnout happens when you are in a state of stress or distress for a prolonged period of time. It can affect [...]

References Why is it important to pay attention to my eating now? Eating right can be difficult when you’re caring for someone with cancer. Appointments may get in the way of meals. You might not like the food at the hospital or transfusion center. You may not have time or energy to cook. [...]

References What are caregiver sleep problems? Sleep problems include insomnia (the inability to fall or stay asleep), hypersomnia (problems staying awake), poor quality sleep, or inability to stay asleep. Sleep problems can change the way you think and feel. If you haven’t had a good night's sleep, you may feel tired, irritable, jittery, [...]

If you’re helping a mother, spouse, sister, or loved one navigate Medicare enrollment as they turn 65, you already know how overwhelming the process can feel. Between Parts A, B, C, and D, enrollment deadlines, and coverage gaps, Medicare can seem like an impossible maze to navigate. The good news? There’s a comprehensive, free resource [...]

Caring for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) comes with unique challenges that only fellow caregivers truly understand. This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, we’re honored to highlight a powerful podcast episode that gives voice to the MG caregiver community. What is Myasthenia Gravis? Understanding the Caregiver Role Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular [...]

References What is caregiver depression? Depression is a deep sadness that lasts more than two weeks and gets in the way of daily activities. If you are depressed or have depressive symptoms, you may cry often, have problems sleeping, eat too much or too little, feel hopeless, helpless, sad, guilty, worthless, and/or sluggish. [...]