Spring Planning for the Caregiver!
It’s spring! If it isn’t yet, it will soon be time to open the windows and let in a nice breeze. It’s time to transition your home and your life from winter to spring. It’s time to start planning for the summer months. Will you be having house guests this summer?...Cut Yourself Some Slack!
Everyone is busy these days. We work, are parents, spouses, siblings, adult children, friends, pet parents, and volunteers. And then one day, we also become a caregiver. Like parenting, there is no training for this. We are not raised with the expectation that one...Is a Caregiver Support Group Right for You?
I attend a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is offered through Alzheimer’s Orange County. I think it is the fourth support group I have attended. Another Alzheimer’s caregiver recently said to me, “I don’t need a...Reach Out to Someone Else
When someone is in a difficult spot in life, sometimes what they need most is the hardest thing to give them – yourself. When you hear that someone has just lost a family member it can be very hard to make a phone call and talk to the person. We make all kinds...Taking Care of Yourself
I recently completed a “Savvy Caregiver” class offer by Alzheimer’s Orange County. I’d heard good things about the six-week class, but I wasn’t sure what I’d think of it. The class was 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks, so it was a large time commitment. It was...Empowering Patients to Understand Their Health
Editors Note: This is a guest post by one of the founders of MedNexus. I wanted to share this new resource because there is so much incorrect information on the internet. This resource curates the best and most accurate articles so that the information presented to...Spreading Joy
If you watch or listen to the news these days, there are a lot of unsettling stories. The news is scary! We can’t control the world, but we can control our part in it, and set an example for others while doing it. No matter the time of year, it is possible to spread...Life Settlements – A Powerful Tool for Caregivers
Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging at times. As an adult child and caregiver, some of the difficulties we encounter daily include having less time for other family members and yourself, balancing work and caregiving, and dealing with significant...Feeling Stuck? Draw a Line!
While I was in my 20’s and in my second job out of college, I worked for a boss who became a mentor. He was strict yet kind and happily taught his employees, helping them grow both professionally and personally. Bob’s sudden death at 59 was a shock. His memorial...Are You Up For a 30 Day Challenge?
I like TED Talks. I mean, I really like TED Talks. I “like” them on Facebook so I can locate them later to watch or listen to when I have the time. Knowing this about me, you can imagine my excitement that I am attending a TEDx event at the end of August! I...Don’t Give Up On Healthy Living – It’s Possible at Any Age!
The following article was written by my colleague, Dr. Daisy Sutherland. She is a chiropractor and an advocate for a healthy and wholistic lifestyle. What is amazing about her is her recent transformation. At the age of 50, she was surprised to see herself so...Dealing With Caregiving’s Speed Bumps
If you’re a caregiver reading this, I’m about to state the obvious. Life isn’t smooth; there are speed bumps that sometimes trip you up. You’re driving through a parking lot and suddenly WHUMP! You come upon a speed bump bigger than you...Senior Citizens: 5 Reasons Moving into a Retirement Home is Better for Overall Health
Today’s retirees are living longer and better lives than at any time in the history of mankind, and retirement residences reflect this trend. However, this lifestyle often falls short of its promises. Following are five reasons why moving into a retirement...Summer – A Time to Set Goals?
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, it is now officially summer! Throughout our school years, summer is different from all the other seasons of the year because kids are out of school. Even if you attend school year-round, you’re off for part of the summer. It’s...What’s For Dinner?
Whether you are a caregiver, single person, parent, or married couple, the “What’s for dinner?” question has come up sometime in your household. We all have to eat and so do our families. Eating out is expensive and time consuming. Fast food is expensive and...Concerned about Recent Health Record Breaches? What the Future Holds for the Safety of Our Health Information
A study done by researchers at the Stanford University found that between the years of 2010 in 2013, more than 29 million healthcare records were potentially misused and exposed to criminals. While some of the theft of healthcare records was the result of hacking, the...Taking Care Of You!
As a caregiver, I find one of the more irritating statements to be, “Take care of yourself!” I’m sure it’s meant well, but it comes across like “Have a nice day!” Sort of one of those statements that sounds nice but feels insincere. We all know we need to take...Connect With Me
As Seen in O, The Oprah Magazine and excited to be serving my 4th year as a brand ambassador for them.
