The intricate tapestry of caregiving is where responsibilities intertwine with emotional complexities, meaningful relationships, and robust support systems. May is Older Americans Month, and the theme is Powered by Connection.
Create Your Care Community One Meaningful Relationship at a Time Read More »
Imagine you receive a call that your parent has been rushed to the hospital. As you arrive, the emergency room staff, relieved to see you, ask for crucial information your parent couldn’t provide.
What’s In Your In-Case-Of-Emergency (ICE) Bag? Part 1 Read More »
Spring is here, and transformation is all around us! There is something special about watching flowers bloom and grow that gives us joy after coming through winter. This is not unlike how I felt as a caregiver when I began to find the joy in the journey and connect the hardships with transformation and growth.
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If you are struggling to cherish the journey, here are a few ideas to shift some of your thoughts and feelings from grieving to grateful. It is possible to experience both at the same time. The goal is to reduce the fear and frustration enough to allow space for gratitude.
Caregiving: Shift from Grieving to Grateful Read More »
March 3 is Caregiver Appreciation Day! On this day, we celebrate and recognize paid and unpaid caregivers who devote time, energy and love to care for aging and ill persons across the U.S.
Eight Ways to Show Caregiver Appreciation Read More »
As I reflect on the many Valentine’s Days we traveled through during the caregiving journey, I can say that some were challenging, yet I often found joy and celebrated the love we shared. I look back on these cherished memories with gratitude. I want the same for you and suggest we reclaim Valentine’s Day and redefine how we celebrate.
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