The Positive Caregiving Blog

Finding gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, love, and awe along the caregiving journey.

The Power of Positive Reflection Before Bed

Ending the day on a positive note can make a world of difference.

Five Everyday Technologies That Can Help Along the Care Journey

From smartphones to wearables, everyday technologies can be invaluable for care partners.

The Power of Questions: Strengthening Connection in Our Care Partnerships

Asking questions holds the power to heal emotional wounds, deepen relationships, and nurture love and empathy in care partnerships.

Seeking and embracing aesthetic experiences along the caregiving journey

Aesthetic experiences provide us with the opportunity to enrich our lives, nourish our souls, and maintain our well-being at every age.

The power of a playlist

Music is a positive way to connect with our care partners; it can motivate us and help us to transcend day-to-day stressors.

Picking your own two words for breathing

Aligning the breath to words for slow and steady, mindful breathing.

Using positive emotions to counteract the negative

How to use the five positive emotions - gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, love, and awe - as antidotes to negative emotions.

The healing nature of micro-moments

From five seconds to five minutes, micro-moments can help caregivers relax and refocus throughout the day.

I don't think I can be a positive caregiver...

The first step in choosing to be a positive caregiver is often just a matter of realizing that a positive experience is possible.

Welcome to the Positive Caregiving Blog

We are so glad you found us. Our mission is to challenge the overwhelming negative narrative around caring for older adults.