Feeling lonely is crummy! We all have experienced it at some point and no-one likes it. Believe it or not, loneliness is actually a good thing; well more of a survival instinct, as it is nature’s way of telling us it is important to stay socially connected. Kind of like food poisoning I suppose. Thanks mother nature! However, regular short term feelings of loneliness are very different than chronic loneliness which is a serious life-threatening condition associated with cardiac conditions,… Read the rest

Stress. Anger. Frustration. Caring for an aging parent or spouse can be overwhelming. Every family caregiver needs and deserves a break at some point but there can be guilt and fear when sharing this responsibility and seeking outside help.

In the US, there are over 65 million family caregivers who deal with the same challenges. Unfortunately, their health has suffered while enduring this burden, often experiencing what is called caregiver burnout. Even when a family caregiver wants professional help, caregivers… Read the rest