Karen Stobbe

1 month ago | todaystransitionsnow.com | Karen Stobbe |Melissa Donald

The answer is yes, no, and sometimes - maybe. Being a caregiver is complex. It depends on many factors, including your personality, past relationship with the person you're caring for, and the level of care they require. Let's break it down. Level of care The amount and type of care required can vary dramatically. Caring for someone with dementia is vastly different from assisting a person in a wheelchair who has had a stroke. Understanding the current and evolving needs of your loved one is crucial.

Oct 7, 2024 | todaystransitionsnow.com | Karen Stobbe |Melissa Donald

Caregiving often requires us to adapt to new roles and expectations. It can be challenging to see someone we love struggle or change. It's common to long for the days when they were healthier and more independent. You also may not even realize how much you are yearning for this. We as caregivers have a tendency to want our loved ones to be "restored" and return to their former self. Do you often find yourself suddenly angry, or frustrated by little things you normally could let go?

Jun 17, 2024 | todaystransitionsnow.com | Karen Stobbe |Melissa Donald

"Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." ~ Every airline attendant on every flight. You have to breathe. That is something everyone can agree on. As a caregiver, you have to look after yourself as a top priority. It might feel self-centered, but it's just logical. Yet, we don't think about our breath at all. We don't worry about it. That confidence you have in your breath is a good thing.

Apr 11, 2024 | todaystransitionsnow.com | Karen Stobbe |Melissa Donald

This is a continuation of the article listed in the P.S. below: Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn't been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or even a family member? How about paying them a visit?

Mar 20, 2024 | todaystransitionsnow.com | Karen Stobbe |Melissa Donald

Do you know a caregiver? Maybe a neighbor who keeps to themselves? A member of your church who hasn't been attending because they are nervous about bringing their loved one? A coworker who is struggling? A friend or even a family member? How about paying them a visit? Statistics reveal that between 40% and 70% of family caregivers experience symptoms of depression, which can often be caused by feelings of isolation and loneliness associated with the act of caregiving.