Spousal Caregiving
By Bill Andrew
March 2009 Articles:
Know the Many Possible Causes of Memory Loss
Successful Caregiver Advocacy
January 2009 Articles:
Possible Ways to Cut Your Prescription Costs
You're Not Alone: Caregiving Views from Around the World
December 2008 Articles:
"Resolving" to Take Better Care of Yourself in 2009
Healing During the Holidays
November 2008 Articles:
My Thanksgiving Prayer
Caregiver Tips for Relieving Holiday Stress
October 2008 Articles:
The Process of Grieving: What Every Griever Should Know
Reflections on a Spouse's Death and My Post-Caregiving Life
September 2008 Articles:
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Spouse Dies
Closure: Celebrating Life and Beginning a New Journey
July 2008 Articles:
Reflection on 'Walking Alone' After Half Century of Marriage
Sadly and Lonely, I'll Walk Alone
Thanks for the Memories, Carol
June 2008 Articles:
My Caregiving Journey Has Ended!
April 2008 Articles:
A Caregiver's Thoughts on Tomorrow
Too Much Care? Too Little Help? Too Tiring!
March 2008 Articles:
I'm Glad We Can Help at Least a Bit
Fortitude: Another 'Must Have' Caregiver Virtue
February 2008 Articles:
Perseverance: When a Caregiver 'Hangs in There'
Caregiver Wanted: Patience Required (Do You Qualify?)
January 2008 Articles:
Humility: A Spousal Family Caregiver Virtue
It's Not Too Late to Make Your New Year's 'Intentions'
December 2007 Articles:
An Alzheimer's Caregiver's Christmas Wish
Defensive Holiday Eating and Drinking
November 2007 Articles:
Caregivers, Speak Up For Your Rights!
Celebrating Caregiver Recognition Month
October 2007 Articles:
What Readers Say About Their ?Labor of Love?
September 2007 Articles:
The Caregiver's Challenge of Intimacy & Sexuality
A Labor of Love: 'Labor Day' is Every Day
August 2007 Articles:
The Long Journey of Caregiving
Beating the Heat, Caregiving Style!
July 2007 Articles:
Stress Reducing Techniques That Work
Recognizing and Coping with Caregiver Stress, Depression
June 2007 Articles:
Caregiving and Emergency Planning: Are You Prepared?
Caregiving for Yourself: A Reader's Testimonial
May 2007 Articles:
Tips for Taking Care of the Caregiver
Don't Forget These Strategies to Sharpen Your Memory
April 2007 Articles:
Can You Help Me?
Readers React to Previous Columns
March 2007 Articles:
A Daughter's Testimony: Power of Positive Mental Attitude
February 2007 Articles:
Positive Mental Attitude Key to Caregiving Success
Make it 'Happy Valentine's Day' Year-Round
Thumbs Up: A Psychologist's Perspective of Support Groups
Support Groups A-Z: What's in it for You?
January 2007 Articles:
Minimizing Stress on Spousal Caregivers
78 -- And Counting!
Six Ways to Get Rid of Stress
December 2006 Articles:
Planning Your Caregiving Strategy for 2007
Gifts I'd Like to Receive from Healthcare Providers
We've Got the Gift That Keeps on Giving!
Believe In Yourself and Take Charge of Your Life
November 2006 Articles:
Are You Concerned About Your Blood Pressure?
A Caregiver's Thanksgiving Day Prayer
What Does 'Spousal Family Caregiving' Mean To You?
In Pursuit of 'National Spousal Caregivers Month'
October 2006 Articles:
On Surviving Spousal Caregiving's Cascade
Last Week's 'Sex and Intimacy' Column Hit Home
How Caregiving Changes the Roles of Sex and Intimacy
Ten Ways to a Healthier Life
September 2006 Articles:
Some Head Scratching Caregiver Diversions: I've Got 'em Here!
Education 101 -- Defining Your Caregiving Role
All Caregivers Need a Break: The Bible Tells Us So!
August 2006 Articles:
Caring for Carol -- a Journey of Love
More 'Dog Days' Humor (Can We Stand Any More?)
'Dog Days' Humor (and a Bit of Astrology) for Caregivers
A Healthy Caregiver is a More Effective Caregiver
July 2006 Articles:
How Is Your Caregiving 'Response-Ability'?
Are You Feeling Sleep-Challenged?
How to Boost Your Caregiver Energy
One Day at a Time
June 2006 Articles:
How Caregivers Can Maintain a Healthy Brain
The Personal Health Record: Don't Leave Home Without It!
Habits of Highly Effective Caregivers
May 2006 Articles:
10 Tips to Improve Your Memory
You Are NOT Alone!
April 2006 Articles:
How to Be a Healthy Caregiver
Expect the Unexpected
The Ultimate Computer Test
Are You or Your Spouse 'Nobodies?'
March 2006 Articles:
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Meeting the Caregiving Challenge
Stress Management Made Easy
Humor? Laughter? At a Time Like This?
February 2006 Articles:
One for the (Caregiving) Books
A Spousal Caregiver's Valentine Wish for You
Don't Let Getting Older 'Throw You for a Loop'
How Are Your Caregiving Energy Levels?
January 2006 Articles:
We All Need 'High Hopes' in Our Caregiving
Is Caregiving Dangerous to Your Health?
Tickling the Caregiver's Funnybone
A Grandchild's View of Caregiving
December 2005 Articles:
10 Tips for Making Your Caregiving New Year's Resolutions
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Who Are The Good Samaritans In Your Life?
Is Your Kite Still Flying?
Are You Hitting Caregiver 'Home Runs'?
November 2005 Articles:
Because Of You, My Love!
Are You Prepared For Disaster?
In Caregiving, He Who Laughs -- Lasts!
Looking Back on a Year of Spousal Caregiving
October 2005 Articles:
Are You a 'Caregiver Saint'?
Are You Prepared for Disaster?
A Spouse's Expression of Love
First Give Thanks, Then Do No Harm
September 2005 Articles:
Caregiver Education and Support: What Is Your Score?
What God Would Say to Caregivers
Dealing with Stress, Caregiver-Style
A 'Labor Day' Thought for Spousal Caregivers
August 2005 Articles:
My Devotion to You, Carol, Along Our Tragic Journey
Is Your Caregiving 'Playing Field' Level?
Is 'I' the First Letter in Your Caregiver Alphabet?
Heroic Virtue: A Platform for Caregiving
July 2005 Articles:
When Did You Last Count Your Blessings?
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout -- We Have Tips
A 36-Hour Day? How Can That Be?
June 2005 Articles:
'Where Are We Going, Mommy?'
How to Maintain Your Memory Skills
Insider Advice: How to Obtain the Best Medical Care
How to Take Charge of Your Life as a Spousal Caregiver
The 'One-Day-at-a-Time' Caregiver Program
May 2005 Articles:
The Economics of Becoming a Caregiver By Default
Do You Want to Become a Better Spousal Caregiver?
Ridding the Bedroom of Cancer's 'Elephant'
A Spousal Caregiver's Self-Assessment on Stress
April 2005 Articles:
I Had a Dream: My Caregiver's Cross
Where Have All My Friends Gone?
My Personal Support Group Experience
Can a Support Group Make You a Better Caregiver?
March 2005 Articles:
A Caregiver's Prayer: Take Time ...
Dealing With the Loss of Friendship While Caregiving
Spousal Caregivers Are Actually Spousal ?Care Managers?
A Can't-Miss Recipe for Caregiver's Chicken Soup
Be Still, My Soul : It Works!
February 2005 Articles:
A Day in the Life of a Spousal Caregiver
Time-Tested Practical Tips for Spousal Caregivers
I?ll Be Loving You, Always -- On Valentine?s Too!
In Caregiving, It?s Pray, Hope -- and Don?t Worry!
January 2005 Articles:
?ASK Bill? Questions and (I Hope Helpful) Answers
Improving Caregiver/Doctor Communications
Opening the Door to Effective Caregiver/Doctor Communication
Making -- and Keeping -- Your New Year's Caregiving Resolutions
December 2004 Articles:
Caregiving in Hurricane Alley, What a Year!
A Christmas Gift of Giving
LOVING IS GIVING ? GIVING IS LOVING!
Accentuate the Positive!
A Prescription for Caregiving
November 2004 Articles:
A Thanksgiving Day Prayer
The Vow: A Love Story
What Is True Love?
My Labor of Love!