Compassion in Caregiving

Compassion in Caregiving Compassion in Caregiving is a community for caregivers of all ages. If you are the caregiver of an aging family member or friend this community is for you.

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03/13/2026

Ok bring it on- the most ridiculous thing you heard after a diagnosis 👂🏻Tell us below!

This year was harder than I could have imagined. Here are some of what I noticed and learned the first year after losing...
03/12/2026

This year was harder than I could have imagined. Here are some of what I noticed and learned the first year after losing my mom.

03/11/2026

Caregiving doesn’t just change one relationship.
It shifts the entire system.

Roles change.
Dynamics change.
People step in, step back… or disappear.

And suddenly, the ecosystem of care around you looks completely different.

Some relationships grow stronger.
Others break under the weight of what caregiving brings.

Caregiving can reshape families, friendships, and support systems in ways you never expected.

If you’ve felt this shift, you’re not imagining it.

💬 What changed in your relationships when caregiving began?

There was a version of youbefore caregiving.More space.More freedom.More of you.And then everything changed.Caregiving d...
03/09/2026

There was a version of you
before caregiving.

More space.
More freedom.
More of you.

And then everything changed.

Caregiving doesn’t just shift your time.
It shifts who you are.

And the hardest part?

People still expect the old you.

You feel it too.

You miss who you were.

And you’re still becoming
someone new who you love and are proud of at the same time.

Both can exist.

💬 Does it feel like your life is split into before and after caregiving? Let us know in the comments below.

❤Not every caregiver is silent because they’re okay.Sometimes, they’ve just learned how hard it is to explain.How do you...
03/04/2026

❤Not every caregiver is silent because they’re okay.

Sometimes, they’ve just learned how hard it is to explain.

How do you put into words something that changes every day?
How do you explain a kind of exhaustion that isn’t just physical… but emotional, mental, and constant?

At some point, it can feel easier to say
“I’m fine”
“I’ve got it”
“Things are okay”

Not because it’s true,
but because trying to make someone understand can feel even more exhausting than carrying it alone.

And sometimes… it’s because you’ve tried to share before.
And it didn’t land.
It felt minimized, misunderstood, or just… unrelatable.

That kind of response can feel incredibly invalidating.
So you stop trying.

If this is you, you’re not alone in this feeling.

And if you have someone in your life who is caregiving, don’t just ask once. Keep showing up, and try to truly hear them.

03/02/2026

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Giveaway closes on March 9th,2026 and a winner will be announced on Instagram. We will DM the winner on Instagram and the winner will have 48 hours to reply and claim the item before we select another winner.

This giveaway is open to all residents of Canada and the United States. *Please note- we are not responsible for any duties or additional charges that may arise with the shipping of this clock*

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Many caregivers live with a quiet fear of what comes next.The next change. The next decline. The next moment that shifts...
02/25/2026

Many caregivers live with a quiet fear of what comes next.
The next change. The next decline. The next moment that shifts everything again.

This kind of anticipation keeps the nervous system on high alert, even on calm days. Over time, that constant scanning can feel exhausting and isolating.

The goal is not to eliminate fear completely. It is to create small moments of steadiness within the uncertainty. Grounding in what is true right now, making simple plans, and allowing brief pauses for your body to reset can help reduce the weight you are carrying.

If this resonates, tell us what helps you feel a little safer when uncertainty feels overwhelming.

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So much of our care system is built on the assumption that families will simply absorb whatever support is missing.Unlim...
02/23/2026

So much of our care system is built on the assumption that families will simply absorb whatever support is missing.

Unlimited time. Unlimited energy. Unlimited health. Unlimited money.

But caregiver capacity is not endless.
When systems plan care around assumptions instead of reality, strain builds quietly until something gives.

Supporting caregivers means designing care that recognizes limits and responds early, not only when crisis hits.

Caregivers deserve systems that work with them, not ones that rely on them to hold everything together.

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02/19/2026

I’m fed up hearing ‘there’s nothing we can do’. We have to include our allied teams and supports because comprehensive dementia care is not just about ‘fixing’ an illness. Check out some of these incredible accounts who can ABSOLUTELY help in your caregiver journey.

Art therapy:

Montessori approach to dementia care:

Music therapy:

Occupational therapy approaches:

Speech language pathology and comprehensive approaches to care:

Behavioural approaches to care:

Who would you add below?

02/17/2026

If you’re a caregiver, you know this feeling well. Was that a text? Are they walking around? Do they need you?

Your brain has learned that emergencies can happen at any moment, it can stay on “alert mode” long after the house is quiet.

Here are some tips that can help:

1. Create a clear “overnight safety plan”

Hypervigilance often comes from uncertainty. A simple plan can reduce the mental scanning loop.

⭐️Decide what actually qualifies as an emergency versus something that can wait until morning.
⭐️Set clear guidelines with anyone else involved in care (for example: call twice in a row only if urgent).

When your brain knows there is a plan, it does not need to constantly rehearse worst case scenarios.

2. Use structured check-ins before bed

Instead of checking repeatedly all night, build a single intentional routine.

⭐️Do one final check on your care recipient. Remind yourself that they are ok.
⭐️Write down any concerns so your brain does not try to “hold” them overnight.

3. Reduce sensory scanning

Caregivers often stay tuned to every sound.

⭐️If safe, use white noise or a fan to soften background noises.
⭐️Dim lighting and avoid bright screens in the hour before sleep.
⭐️Keep your phone on a specific alert setting so only truly urgent calls break through.

Have you experienced this? What helps you when you are feeling hyper vigilance? Let us know below!

These posts are grounded in real caregiver experiences and supported by research.The reality is that things are only get...
02/16/2026

These posts are grounded in real caregiver experiences and supported by research.
The reality is that things are only getting worse.

➡Published literature pointed to caregivers using emergency rooms as a form of respite over a decade ago, yet very little has changed. We continue to see the same patterns, the same crises, and the same lack of meaningful upstream support.

We are told to age in place and avoid institutions. But our systems do not provide the mental health care, home supports, or financial resources caregivers need to make this possible or safe. When support does not show up early, crisis becomes inevitable.

Caregivers using emergency rooms is a systems failure.
Caregivers deserve care before crisis.

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