County announces resource for training, supporting caregivers

County announces resource for training, supporting caregivers

Frederick County will partner with a company to provide online education and support for people caring for loved ones.

Cancer Caregivers Experience High Levels of PTSD, Research Finds

If you’re the caregiver for a loved one with cancer, you know it involves more than just shuttling them to doctor’s appointments and taking on extra housework. It can also mean bearing witness to their fear and suffering, and experiencing your own intense feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and helplessness. The toll of cancer caregiving can have serious mental health repercussions: A new comprehensive review finds that a significant number of car…

Pause and take a break: Caritas’ support for caregivers | Asia

HONG KONG (SE): “I’ve learned to pause and reflect on my emotions before reacting in an argument. Now, I can express my real feelings with calmer, kinder words,” shared 63-year-old Caroline Ma, a participant in a recent self-healing programme for caregivers of the elderly. Caroline, who cares for her older sister who is in her 70s and her retired husband, admits that frequent arguments over household matters once strained their family relationsh…

How Online Therapy Supports Caregivers Facing Burnout

Caring for a loved one is an act of love and devotion, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many caregivers experience burnout due to the constant demands of their role, often neglecting their own well-being in the process. Online therapy provides a convenient and accessible way for caregivers to receive emotional support, learn stress management strategies, and prevent burnout. Through therapy online, caregivers can gain va…