Caregiving

We all know that an active lifestyle is important for good health. But finding the motivation to exercise can be tough. Even if you're active, you may have a loved one who doesn't exercise. Here's how you can help your loved one get up and get on the path to better fitness.

If you care for a loved one who lives an hour or more away, you're a long-distance caregiver. Caring from a distance can be hard for you and for your loved one. But you can do it successfully. These tips will help.

You're the caregiver for a family member or friend. You deal with pressures that most people don't understand. You've put your own life plans on hold. You may feel exhausted, overwhelmed and even frustrated or angry. But it's important to remember to take care of yourself, too. Here are some simple things that can make a difference.

After viewing the video, the caregiver will be able to state several positive ways in which their participation and support in their loved one's treatment positively impacts treatment goals and their loved one's quality of life.

Watch this to find strategies to be a successful caregiver, the importance of taking care of yourself as well as your loved one, and the importance of learning about the condition your loved one is living with.

Being a caregiver is exhausting. Learn how taking time for yourself will help you to relax and relieve stress.

More than 22 million Americans are involved in some form of helping elderly family members or friends with their daily routines. If you're part of this group, whether you call yourself a caregiver, or simply a good daughter or son, you know that caring for an aging parent or friend has its rewards and its trials.