6 Emotions Make Beautiful Memories
When I returned from Canada a little over a week ago, I brought my Mom back to stay with me for a couple of months. She is 86 and basically in good health. Unlike my father, she has no dementia. She has some hearing loss and her...Vacation For the Caregiver: JUST DO IT
Vacation For The Caregivers “JUST DO IT” This is an article written by Greg Pledge, who cares for his mother in Ontario, Canada. I am writing this article with hopes that I will reach as many of caregivers out there that read Shelley’s web site. I...4 Reasons Why Caregivers Should Practice Meditation
A long time ago, I suffered from migraines (then I got a divorce and they disappeared, but that’s a totally different story). When I was being treated for these migraines, one of the therapies they used was biofeedback accompanied by meditation. I completely...Is Your Loved One Buried in Trash?
I was listening to a talk radio show the other day – the one that features the somewhat controversial female non-medical doctor who is an advocate of stay at home moms but in my opinion not so sympathetic of our elderly population. (Perhaps that has something to...When To Celebrate Exhaustion
In the field of social work, one saying sums up the professional approach to assisting others: Meet the client where (s)he is. And when I am called upon to consult with a family caregiver, I most often find her at the end of the proverbial rope. A stroke, a diagnosis...Connect With Me
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