Learning and growing as a caregiver is a responsibility that is ongoing, and the caregiver’s self-care can be overlooked or buried beneath an avalanche of scheduled responsibilities. The question ‘what about me’ can often be viewed as a luxury item when continued support is a necessity. Discovering when to take time for self-care is a skill that requires development and must resonate at the heart of all caregivers.
Learning how to take time for self-care may be challenged by several barriers, which may
include limiting beliefs, adjusting to role reversals and implementing new structures for caring. Caregiving can also contribute to behavioral health concerns such as burnout, negative self-talk, depression, compassion fatigue and loneliness. In short, the journey of caregiving is a uniquely personal experience.
For the past three years, Beverly has cared for her husband at home. Once an accomplished machinist, he lives with Alzheimer’s, a condition that has slowly changed nearly every aspect of their daily lives.
For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
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Starting May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025.
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This virtual session offers caregivers a focused hour of guidance and support with Mary Catherine Lundquist, Program Coordinator at Rutgers Behavior Health Center. Attendees will explore practical time management tools designed to reduce stress and increase efficiency in daily caregiving responsibilities. The session includes a brief self-care experience to encourage emotional and mental renewal, along with strategies for managing unexpected caregiving crises with confidence and clarity.
Whether you're caring for a loved one, looking to improve your own health, or simply curious about the link between food and brain function, you'll want to check this series out.
Explore how a recent Scam Jam event united experts, law enforcement, and community members to fight elder fraud, share real cases, and empower older adults to protect themselves.