As caregivers, we carry around a lot of worries and concerns. These can be anything from financial concerns, sadness over our loved one’s declining health, frustration with our loved one’s behaviors, anger at siblings for not helping to simply how...
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...
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...
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...
While I was visiting a friend’s farm the other day, a local man stopped by to purchase some eggs. As he opened the carton to check for any breakage, a puzzled look came over his face. “Yes”, my friend said, “some are blue-green because of the...
I have to say that this is from an old e-mail that I received and while I don’t know who created it, I did do some research as to the stated benefits and found them to be correct. I like the simplicity of this format. apples Protects your heart prevents...