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If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Will Always Be No

A post I wrote last month apparently hit a nerve in the caregiver community, so I thought I’d address the gist of these comments. It was about asking for help at holiday gatherings. As a caregiver who became used to doing it all, I stopped asking others for help. Why...

The Beginning

My introduction to caregiving was completely unexpected. My ten-year-old son and I were shopping when my phone rang. The words I heard changed everything, “Mom’s in the hospital. You have to get here right away.” Since my dad’s health had been questionable for years,...

Levels of Care(giving)

Looking back on my career as a caregiver, I marvel at the number of levels of care (and a subsequent level of stress) I had to maneuver through, remembering how at every level I’d say to myself, “I can’t take this stress much longer.” The first level was “The...

Gearing Up For Winter Care in the Colder Climates

The community of caregivers is as strong-willed as any you’ll find. By lending a piece of their livelihood to improve someone else’s, caregivers are truly a special breed. Still, with all the empowerment and positive feelings attributable to caregivers,...

5 Essential Skills For A Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia

5 Essential Skills For a Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia   It can be a substantial challenge for both novice and experienced caregivers when it comes to providing specialist dementia care. Whether hiring a professional or cultivating the personal skills to...

Joint Pain Relief is as Easy as 1-2-3

By the time we reach the age of 30, our bones and joints begin to deteriorate due to normal wear and tear. Old injuries we’d forgotten long ago begin to act up, making life’s everyday activities a pain in the neck…and back, and knee. As we continue to age, this...