You Can Sit Around and Wait or Choose Adventure

Published: October 6, 2025 ~ 0

When Tom was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at just 60, his wife Mary Swenson decided she wouldn’t let the disease take away their joy.

Instead of waiting for life to slow down, they made a bucket list of dreams they still wanted to share from skydiving to seeing gorillas in Africa. Every adventure reminded them that love and connection are stronger than any diagnosis.

Mary says, “You can sit around and wait, or you can choose adventure.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that caregiving can be both challenging and beautiful, filled with courage, laughter, and purpose.

Learn More: Find Alzheimer’s caregiver training and state-approved courses at Caregiverlist.com to help families like Mary’s provide better care every day.

📖 Source: RTI International – Mary and Tom Swenson’s Story

Caring With Heart

Published: August 25, 2025 ~ 0

As caregivers, we know every small act of kindness makes a big difference. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, preparing a meal with love, or simply showing up with patience and compassion, these little moments add up to create lasting comfort for those we care for.

This week, let’s remind ourselves: caregiving isn’t just about tasks—it’s about heart.

What’s one small thing you did recently that made your client, patient, or loved one smile? Share it with us below to inspire others in our PAC community! 🌿

Where to Visit: Explore caregiver resources, training, and support at www.caregiverlist.com.

Here at Caregiver Training University, We Enable Every Person’s Heart to Beat as a Caregiver

Caregiver Self-Care: Why Taking Care of Yourself Helps You Care for Others

Published: August 11, 2025 ~ 0

Great caregivers understand that compassion begins with self-compassion. Caring for seniors can be physically and emotionally demanding, and without proper self-care, burnout can happen quickly. Simple habits like getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, and setting aside time for hobbies or relaxation are not selfish, they’re essential.

When caregivers feel strong, rested, and emotionally balanced, they’re better able to provide patient, attentive, and safe care. At Caregiverlist, we’re here to support you with training, tools, and resources that help you grow in your career while protecting your well-being. Because a healthy caregiver is a better caregiver for their clients, families, and themselves.

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week

Published: September 12, 2019 ~ 0

Senior caregivers assist seniors to maintain their Activities of Daily Living while also coping with the emotional challenges of caring for someone as they deal with loss of loved ones and loss of capabilities.

The Caregiverlist Weekly Stress Relief Photo, by photographer Barbara Calabrese, provides a moment of stress relief.

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week for Senior Caregivers

Published: November 11, 2017 ~ 0

Caregiver stress comes with the territory of caregiving. Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves so that they can deliver quality care. Take a moment to relax with Caregiverlist’s Stress Relief Photo of the week.

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo by Barbara Wehr Calabrese

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week

Published: July 29, 2017 ~ 0

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week

Remember to “Care for the Caregiver” and take time for yourself each day. Enjoy this week’s caregiver stress relief photo of the week. Learn more about caregiving jobs and caregiver training to grow your career.

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week from Rio Olympics

Published: August 24, 2016 ~ 0

Senior caregivers assist seniors and families with emotional care, too, and taking a moment to care for the caregiver each day will help make the caregiving journey smoother.

Find caregiving news, jobs, training at www.caregiverlist.com

Caregiving Books and Movies Help Train Caregiving Skills

Published: May 17, 2016 ~ 0

Senior caregivers provide for both emotional care along with physical caregiving and this can become one of the biggest challenges of caregiving. Understanding the seniors medical conditions and care needs are part of a professional caregiver’s job duties. But emotional caregiving comes with the job duties, too, and can vary widely for each senior.

Seniors will experience the loss of their friends and family members to death the longer they live. Caring for depression and grieving are part of caring for seniors.

Online caregiver training provides senior caregivers will skills for managing the emotional aspects of senior care. We have a few suggested caregiving books and movies, too, which help with navigating emotional caregiving for a senior while also providing another viewpoint on how a senior’s different family members accept (or don’t accept) the aging process. Sometimes it helps to know you are not alone and not the only person experiencing the caregiving stress that comes with the territory.

Caregivers may view the weekly Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week and submit a caregiving job application on Caregiverlist.com