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Spirituality and Caregivers

Is it just my age or are an increasing number of  people becoming more spiritual – searching for their  purpose in life,  a spiritual connection or are attempting to create a closer walk with their God?  I’m hearing a lot about finding joy, being grateful,...
Respite Care: The Act of Looking Back

Respite Care: The Act of Looking Back

Respite Care: The Act of Looking Back This is a guest post from Michelle Seitzer.  Respite is defined by Merriam-Webster as follows: 1: a period of temporary delay 2: an interval of rest or relief The word’s first known use dates way back to the 13th century and comes...

Are You Practicing Good Listening Skills With Your Loved One?

I just got off the phone with a friend of mine and as I hung up, I realized that I had forgotten to tell him several things.  They weren’t super important things, just little experiences that I wanted to share or questions that I wanted to ask. The reason I had...

Astonishing Number of Young People Are Residing in Nursing Homes

I’m not sure if you listen to John Tesh on the radio or even know who is but I’ve noticed that he provides a lot of infomation on aging parents and caregiving lately.  I wonder if that’s because he’s in a similar position with his own parents...

Getting the Most out of Doctor Visits

As a caregiver, you probably spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office with your loved one. Because of this, you want to be as efficient as possible during these visits so that you don’t have to make yet another appointment due to a problem being missed....