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Nurturing the Caregiver: Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays carried a unique weight when my husband was in the thick of cancer treatments. Reflecting on that challenging time, I recall simple stress-relief techniques that saw me through.

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Reflections on Caregiving

It isn’t selfish at all for you to acknowledge your own pain, suffering, and stress, and do whatever you can to bring nourishment, peace, and joy into your own lives as a priority and on a regular basis.

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Maisie Greer: Weaving Circles of Love

Letting people in to help was the greatest gift of grace we gave and received.

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Deborah Baker: Insights from a Caregiver

The very challenging first step is the private admission and acceptance that you need help.

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From Rights to Needs and Commitments—Collaborating with Those We Care for

Reframing a bill of rights for caregivers into a list of needs opens a place for conversations of collaboration, trust, and empowerment.

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