A Fresh Outlook Can Help Us Be Better Caregivers

...Often, we don’t even notice that we’ve slipped into a routine of combined stress and numbness until a friend or family member takes a moment to ask what is new in our lives. If our first thought is that nothing much has changed since we are just caregivers doing what we do, then it’s time to take a look at how we can refresh our attitude toward our lives, and in the process, perhaps refresh the life of the person for whom we are responsible. Read full article on HealthCentral about how a fresh outlook can change our perspective on caregiving and make life better for everyone: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   Related articles Caregivers Subject to Unearned Guilt Often Years After the Event (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesGetting and Staying Organized While CaregivingLiving with a Positive Outlook Despite the Diagnosis: Real People, Real StoriesThe Vitamin Folic Acid May Aid Elders During Heat Waves 
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