You are invited to a free virtual fireside chat webinar series to help set you up for success as we approach the busy holiday season. Dr. Sally L. Brooks, M.D. will share her expertise in balance, boundaries, and a positive mindset for family caregivers. 

Maria “Ria” Geary teaches caregivers how to use art journaling as a healing practice in their own lives. Read about the power of art journaling for caregivers and join our free Steadii community to get access to Ria’s art journaling class coming July 2024.

Caregiving can be a roller coaster under the best of circumstances. What happens when we care for someone with whom we have a complicated relationship? In this post written by two of our Steadii advocates, we will consider a couple of scenarios caregivers find themselves in and discuss strategies for coping.

If you are a caregiver and are experiencing anger and feeling concerned about it, recognize that caregiver anger is normal, common, and understandable. It is not a sign that you’re a terrible person or that anything is fundamentally wrong with you. This is true even if your anger is primarily directed at your loved one—namely, the person you love and intimately care for. In this article, you will learn how to shine a more understanding and compassionate light on your anger and use it constructively.

One in five workers is a caretaker to someone at home, an added responsibility on top of work, parenting, and other obligations that can create physical, mental, and emotional stress. Here are some key reasons why it’s imperative that companies begin to consider familial caregiving when crafting wellness packages.

Overburdened healthcare systems are experiencing record rates of professional caregiver burnout. Steadii provides one-on-one personalized support for your workforce, helping your organization lower healthcare costs, increase employee satisfaction, stabilize your workforce, enhance employee wellness, and improve outcomes for caregivers and care recipients.

Self-care is a buzzword caregivers hear often, yet when we care for a loved one with a debilitating disease, it seems impossible to even think about self-care. In this article, we demystify and simplify self-care, making it more accessible for everyone, even amid stressful and important caregiving work.

Learn how to choose excellence over perfectionism to serve your loved one from a place of greater authenticity, compassion, and wholeness.

Often a thankless job, caregiving can leave you feeling like you aren’t good enough or doing enough. Let’s take a moment to reflect on how much you’ve done for your loved one and how you have changed their life for the better. Then, the intrusive negative thoughts may start to take a back seat.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another condition takes a physical, emotional, and financial toll on unpaid family caregivers. Here are a few ways caregivers can access available funds to compensate for their time and investment in caregiving.

If you have found yourself lost in the weeds of caregiving and unable to clearly see yourself or the bigger picture of what you’re doing well, this is a great time to pause for a strengths check. Uncover your unique gifts and aptitudes for caregiving and beyond with some approachable prompts for spotting your strengths.

As your loved one experiences progressing stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia, your caregiving journey also changes. Explore what caregiving life may look like through the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia and discover ways to care for yourself throughout the process.

As the demands on your time and energy snowball, you know in your heart that you need space and rest — that you need to reorient and ground yourself to regain control. Reclaim your sense of peace and power by practicing mindfulness with three beginner-friendly practices curated specifically for caregivers.

As you approach the demanding and meaningful work of familial caregiving day in and day out, you may notice a significant impact on your nervous system. Building a playlist for relaxation and meditation is a calming support that will help you decrease the impact of stress and feel more steady. Here are five benefits of a calming playlist and some videos and songs to consider adding to your go-to playlist.

When you step into the primary caregiver role for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another condition, you may also experience others sharing unsolicited opinions and suggestions. Approach conversations with family members regarding the care of your loved one while honoring your relationships.

Caregiving can be an isolating experience. Connecting with other people who understand what you’re going through can help. In this article, we talk about nine reasons to connect with other caregivers.

This post includes nine experiences many caregivers encounter, plus practical steps to consider if you find yourself actively in one or more of these experiences. If you’re a caregiver, you can use this list to feel less alone, be mindful of what may lie ahead, and spot signs that you need more support.

Even if often misplaced, guilt feelings are normal – even expected – for caregivers. Learning how to face your guilty feelings and realize the gift in them is key to being an effective, whole-hearted caregiver. In this article, I address how to resolve guilt and take back your power constructively.

Spending quality time with your loved one can help strengthen your bond and build lasting memories even under difficult circumstances. Here is a list of simple Alzheimer’s and dementia-friendly activities you can enjoy with your loved one with minimal cost and effort.

Caring for a loved one adds to your physical responsibilities, increases your mental load, and can affect your emotional stability. All of these factors combined can lead to periods of significant caregiver overwhelm. In this article, we explore immediate steps you can take when you find yourself overwhelmed.