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Forgiving Abusive or Neglectful Parents (Part 2)

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Sue Salach

For many, forgiving parents will undoubtedly be difficult; particularly in cases where a parent was abusive. However, it is in these cases that we must be even more diligent about practicing forgiveness. To not do so and to choose to … Continue reading →

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Your Presence is Requested

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Sue Salach

A conversation with my niece prompted me to re-post this blog. A few years ago my husband, Paul, and I were ecstatic to be able to attend a preseason Chicago Bears game. The sweltering heat could not deter us from arriving … Continue reading →

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Doing the Right Thing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Sue Salach

Recently I’ve had some challenges with the negative behaviors and attitudes of a handful of other people. I usually like to refer to these challenges as “opportunities for making better choices”. This little twist of the phrase makes me feel … Continue reading →

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Recognizing the Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Sue Salach

You try to hide the feeling of being overwhelmed, however; caregiver burnout is serious and can lead significant physical and mental health issues. It is critical to know the signs and take steps to take care of yourself. Here are … Continue reading →

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What’s all this work/life balance crazy talk

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sue Salach

Balancing work and family means something different for each individual family. For some people it means making sure that everything on the schedule for the day gets done while other people measure their success by their level of enjoyment between … Continue reading →

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Living a Big Life

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Sue Salach

We’ve all heard the expression “Go big or Go Home” at one point or another. For some reason this past week this has become my mantra, so to speak. You see I tend to have spurts of time where I live … Continue reading →

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What if…?

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Sue Salach

“I wish I had met you a few months ago.” I hear some variation of this phrase weekly from people I meet through both networking and personal events. The comment comes from people who have experienced family caregiver in some … Continue reading →

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Mission Critical

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Sue Salach

I recently attended a luncheon where they discussed the importance of having a plan in place for a disruptive event. They were referring to a disruptive event in a company’s computer processing and systems, however; it occurred to me that … Continue reading →

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Boobs and Bowel Movements

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Sue Salach

My sister shared with me that when she called our Aunt to wish her a “Happy Birthday” her reply was “I had a bowel movement today”, to which I commented “well then that was a happy birthday for her wasn’t … Continue reading →

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It Was Right in Front of Me in Black and White

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Sue Salach

As a national speaker I have presented to hundreds of family caregivers throughout the country. In each presentation I highlight how, as caregivers, we can become task masters; focused on our to-do list more than the people around us. I … Continue reading →

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Fall is Here…Let the Chaos Begin!

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Sue Salach

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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Wrinkles, Memory Loss and Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Sue Salach

Every time I turn on the TV I see a commercial for yet another thing I need to be concerned about as I age. Wrinkles, weight gain, memory loss, chaotic hormones and even thinning eyelashes (not to mention the distressing … Continue reading →

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Break Out of Your Box

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sue Salach

Years ago I had the opportunity to go to a program by Stedman Graham. He talked about not allowing people to put you in a box and ways to break free from that box. It made me think about my … Continue reading →

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Unrealistic Expectations

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sue Salach

Each time I travel to Florida I have set the expectation of laying in the tropical sun and returning with a tan that would make the Bain de Sole tan woman jealous. However; the last few trips have been met … Continue reading →

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Firefighters approach to Caregiving

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Sue Salach

While watching one of my favorite shows, NCIS, the medical examiner, Ducky, uses the analogy of a firefighter when discussing the approach to finding a kidnapped girl with Special Agent Gibbs. “Firefighters never run into a burning building, they walk … Continue reading →

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Permission to Fail

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Sue Salach

A few years ago 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 … Continue reading →

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Drive By Advice

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Sue Salach

At an event for business owners, a friend of mine used the term “drive by advice” in describing how, when starting a business it seems like everyone (even those who have never owned a business) want to give us advice … Continue reading →

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Stop Shoulding On Your Family

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Sue Salach

In the internet age we have immediate access to information that can help increase our brain function, manage health issues and decrease risk for increasing health problems. Sharing this information with those we love can be helpful in making a … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Sue Salach

During the last few years I’ve spent in more than my fair share of time in hospital waiting rooms (today will again be one of those days). As a result I’ve become somewhat of an expert in the waiting experience. Instead of hording this new-found knowledge … Continue reading →

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Turkey Talk Wednesday – Gobble Gobble

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Sue Salach

This Thanksgiving be thankful for the turkeys in your life. Continue reading →

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