Nikki Nurse

Balancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my mom with early-onset Alzheimer's. Between work commitments and...

My day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February 2023. As a former caregiver, I can tell...

Family caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent, parent, or spouse, caregiving can be a challenging...

As caregivers, we often put the needs of others before our own. While this is certainly admirable, it can also lead to burnout. When we're feeling overwhelmed and stressed, it's...

It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of others. And I say "popular" because...

When I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the time gave my mom her diagnosis and dismissed...

Being a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your loved one's needs, it's easy to feel isolated...

Are you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging. As a caregiver for over 10 years, I...

What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless...

If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of...

Caring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their personality, independence, and memories. As a family caregiver...

Being a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your care, but for yourself as well. It is...

Being a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember, though, that you are not alone in this...

Caring for a loved one who is living with dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience as the disease progresses and its symptoms worsen. But what many people may not...

As family caregivers to loved ones living with Alzheimer's, we often put our emotional needs aside to prioritize the health and well-being of our loved ones. We try to remain...

Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and providing care for another can become overwhelming and...

As family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own instincts and knowing that we are capable of...

Grieving is one of the most difficult processes that any person can go through. When someone close to you is mourning, it can be hard to know how to best...

After caring for my mom for more than 10 years, I've learned some surprising things about caregiving. I have found that if you can focus on the positive aspects of...