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Family meetings are rarely just about schedules and decisions. They’re about relationships, emotions, expectations, and making sure everyone feels heard.

Holding a Family Meeting When taking care of an elderly parent or another relative, family members need to work cooperatively. The more people participating in care, the less alone a caregiver feels in his/her role. Books and articles about caregiving often mention the family meeting as a way to facilitate this process. But...

Being a caregiver is a balance between caring for your loved one and caring for yourself.

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It's Juneteenth and I am working. It is a tremendous privilege for me to be trusted by those who are not white. I do not take this lightly. In grad school, I wrote a paper on the role of race in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, specifically the lack of attention to African American older adults. Facebook is being weird and won't let me upload it...but I still believe we need more advocacy, kindness and understanding for older adults of color.

Aging brings changes, but it also brings opportunities to redefine identity, strengthen relationships, and focus on what creates meaning.

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Psychology’s Latest Advice on Aging Well Everyone would like to know the key to aging well, if not gracefully. A new publication from the American Psychological Association provides some great advice from the experts.

Caregiving can involve grief, stress, and uncertainty — but reframing the experience can help care partners recognize moments of connection, gratitude, and meaning along the way.

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Reframing Caregiving: How to Shift Your Mindset & Find Joy In this article, we explore how reframing your thoughts and training your mind can shape your caregiving experience for the better.

Caregiving isn’t just something people do — it’s a meaningful relationship and life experience that deserves understanding and support. Caregivers may experience many emotions at once — love, purpose, stress, uncertainty, grief, and gratitude. Understanding these layers helps create better support for the millions of people caring for loved ones every day.

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What Psychotherapists Need to Know to Treat Family Caregivers Psychotherapists should be prepared to work with the increasing population of clients who come in because they are family caregivers who often require specialized support.

Caregiving is often just one part of a very full life.

Many family caregivers are also balancing careers, businesses, parenting, relationships, and their own needs — all while trying to support someone they love.

One of the most important things caregivers can do is remember they don’t have to carry every piece alone. https://buff.ly/79R1khT

Steps For Caregiving For A Loved One And Running A Business When running a business, balancing caregiving and work responsibilities can be challenging. Here are five steps you can take for your customers and your loved one.

Caring for someone you love can come with questions, decisions, and moments when you’re not sure what the next step should be.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Western Care Partners helps you take a thoughtful look at your current situation, explore your options, and find a path forward that supports both you and the person you care for.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start the conversation.
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Whether it’s painting, music, storytelling, gardening, writing, or trying something completely new, creative activities can bring connection, purpose, and happiness at every age.

Sharing these experiences with someone you care for can also create meaningful moments together — because aging is about continuing to celebrate what brings us joy.

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Aging creatively: How arts, storytelling, and hobbies can enrich later life Unlock the magic of aging creatively. Art, storytelling, and hobbies don't just fill time; they strengthen minds, lift spirits, and connect us to others. Discover how engaging in creativity, from painting to gardening, transforms later life into a time of vibrant growth and joy.

Aging with dignity often begins with feeling heard, respected, and valued.

Supporting a loved one doesn’t always mean doing everything for them. Sometimes the most meaningful support comes from encouraging independence when it's safe, honoring preferences, and creating opportunities for choice in everyday moments.

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Tips for Caregivers and Families of People With Dementia | Alzheimers.gov Find tips for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, including tips on everyday care, changes in behavior and communication, and caregiver health.