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$10 Worth of Empowerment
Over the last year I’ve helped my Aunt out as she faces multiple health issues, including driving her to doctor appointments, the grocery store and to some family events. On many of these junctures she has offered me money to … Continue reading
Boundary Tip #6 – Take Care of Yourself First
This holiday season try to find ways to take care of yourself FIRST. By doing this you not only enjoy the season but you also teach others around you how to have a more meaning in their season. By modeling boundaries … Continue reading
Boundary Tip #2 – Ask for help!
This requires that when we do accept invitations to programs, parties or events, we actually ask other people to help us out with things like picking up mom, dad, Aunt Sally, any older adult in the family who may need a … Continue reading
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Boundary Tip #1 – Just Say No
This is the toughest one yet the best place to start. The good news is the tips should get easier from here. Many who find themselves saying “yes” before even being asked can feel an overwhelming sense of guilt when having to say no. … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, caregiving, Christmas, family, Holidays, support, thanksgiving
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Boundaries Make for Better Holidays
A certain sense of urgency comes over me as the holidays arrive. Holiday celebrations creates issues of: who to invite; what to serve; how to decorate…the list can go on and on. Also, this is the time of year that the … Continue reading
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Fall is Here…Let the Chaos Begin!
Summer is usually a slower time for most of us. Though it may seem like there is a lot going on, it is mostly fun focused activities. The weather is nice and the days are long. The summer is a … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiver, eldercare, fall, family, work/life
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Playing an Old Game in a New Way
During my husband Paul’s’ family reunion the group decided to go bowling. Not being a pastime I particularly fancy, I dubbed myself “family paparazzi” and went along for photo ops. As the group loaded into several cars, I noticed my … Continue reading
Permission to Fail
The other day I was part of an expert panel discussion on “How to care for yourself while caregiving” through WEGO Health and one of the other panelist, Ben Murphy (@athletdad) shared a great point. He said that one of … Continue reading
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Tagged caregivers, caregiving, failure, family, forgiving yourself, success, support, thomas edison
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Guest Post: Caregiving for Senior Mesothelioma Patients
The words seem to come out of nowhere. “I have mesothelioma.” When those three words sputter across your loved one’s lips, life changes in ways you don’t know how to imagine. A mesothelioma diagnosis is often terminal. Some patients try … Continue reading
Tips For The Sandwich Generation
People in the Sandwich Generation are struggling to meet the needs of their growing or adult children and the needs of their aging parents while usually managing a hectic work schedule as well. Anyone who is sandwiched between two generations … Continue reading
Eternally 12 Syndrome
My friend Colleen and I are both national speakers on issues related to caregiving and aging. While in Washington D.C. to speak at the Aging In America conference we shared a similar challenge in our family dynamics. Though both of … Continue reading
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