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Tag Archives: family caregiver
Me, Mom and Dancing with the Stars
Today is a big day for me. Nope, it’s not my birthday (that was yesterday)…tonight is the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. For many fans of the show this is exciting, however; for me and my Mom it’s an … Continue reading
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Tagged boomers, cancer, caregiving, dancing with the stars, DWTS, elder care, family, family caregiver, family connections, family fun, health, time together
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In Loving Memory of Tillie Cutler
July 9th my mother-in-law passed away. She was an amazing woman whom I admired tremendously. Though she had humble beginnings and she and her husband often struggled to make ends meet during their family rearing years, all of her children … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare
Tagged aging, end of life, family caregiver, grief, loss, love
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DIY Lessons in Caregiving Part 3 – Ask for Help!
I will admit that I am mildly obsessed with the show Flea Market Flip. Though the contestants find the items and come up with the plan of how to reinvent the items, there is a team of professionals who support … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, healthy living, working caregiver
Tagged aging, aging parents, alzheimer's, caregiver, caregiving, couseling, DIWH, DIY, eldercare, family caregiver, support groups
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People just want to see a Puppy
The other day I shared with my Dad how frustrating it can be to post supportive caregiving tips on social media only to get little to no views or response, yet when someone posts a puppy video there are thousands … Continue reading
Posted in eldercare
Tagged aging, caregiving, family caregiver, pet therapy, pets and caregiving
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Please Ignore the Woman Behind the Curtain
I’m often asked what I do for a living as well as in my spare time. I puff out my chest and dramatically rattled off the following list: Author, Public Speaker, Blogger, Business Owner, Church Leader, Pastors Wife, Step-Mother, Caregiver, … Continue reading
Recognizing the Signs of Caregiver Burnout
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
Duty and Honor
On a full flight from Atlanta to Chicago I noticed a soldier was sitting behind me. As is my custom I thanked him for his service to which he sheepishly responded “thank you”. A few minutes before take off the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, caregivers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, duty, eldercare, encouragement, family caregiver, Healthcare, honor, military, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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To Serve and Protect
Just like becoming a member of the US military is a choice, so is it a choice to care for an elderly loved one. Once that choice is made, you then have a duty serve and protect those you love, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, health care, healthy living, sandwich generation, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, family caregiver, health care, healthy living, sandwich generation, support, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Well Meaning Friends May Cause Stress
The biggest cause of stress for people who care for an aging loved one or a loved one with an illness or disability may not be worrying about the affected family member. Rather, surprising new research from Northwestern Medicine shows … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, sandwich generation, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, family caregiver, family dynamics, Northwestern University, sandwich generation, stroke, support, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Are You A CAREGIVER?
A Caregiver is a person who is concerned about, or providing physical, emotional, or financial assistance to an older person. Did You Know… Estimated between 16 to 20 million U.S. employees are caring for aging parents. Chronic stress experienced by … Continue reading
Lessons from the Green Lantern
My husband and I rented the Green Lantern the other night and I wanted to impart some insights from the movie that I felt apply not only to caregivers but for the rest of us as well. In a cliché … Continue reading
Posted in against all odds, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, encouragement, family caregiver, family dynamics, good vs evil, Green Lantern, Movies, Ryan Reynolds, Warner Brothers, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Pro-Active vs. Re-Active Caregiving
What does pro-active caregiving look like and what steps can we take to help those that we love make decisions about their future care? Watch this video for some simple tips…
Posted in against all odds, aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, sandwich generation, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, encouragement, family caregiver, Healthcare, mental, proactive, reactive, sandwich generation, support, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Are you fit enough (physically) to be your parents caregiver?
Today I offer you a GUEST BLOG POST from my friend Stan, and Maturity Matters. An excellent post, if I do say so myself. Are you fit enough (physically) to be your parents caregiver? A few of the major issues … Continue reading
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