Starting out as a caregiver can be intimidating. It’s common to feel alone, unprepared and overwhelmed by the new role. These feelings are normal and may continue well into your role as a caregiver. The best way to reduce these feeling is to be prepared for what is ahead. While every caregiving role is different […]

We all know that getting older has its benefits as well as its drawbacks. For many of us, growing older means we have more time to relax and enjoy our life. However, one of the main drawbacks of ageing is the health challenges that it brings. This includes a greater risk of developing issues with […]

As caregivers, we face unexpected challenges pretty much every day as we navigate problems and frustrations of our own, as well as those of the person in our care. Sometimes it can become too much. Most often, we feel overwhelmed by our caregiving role when things don’t go to plan. As such, it is important […]

We all know that regular physical exercise is good for us. It helps control our weight, reduces the risk of certain diseases, improves our overall mental health and mood and strengthens our bones and muscles. Physical exercise also helps our brains by maintaining good blood flow to the brain, which can encourage new brain cell […]