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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
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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Guest Post-Keep Your Elders Safe During the Holidays
When the holiday season arrives, it is a whirlwind of activity and then it seems to be over in a flash. As a caregiver to an elderly loved one, the holiday season can be a difficult time. For many caregivers, … Continue reading
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
Posted in against all odds, aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, making a plan, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, aging, alzheimers, boomers, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, fall, family, just stuff, making a plan, work/life, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Caution: May Explode Without Warning
A friend called the other day and had no idea what they were about to experience. Upon asking “how are you?”, I proceeded (for a good 10 minutes straight) to verbally vomit ALL my frustrations and shared with them that … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, eldercare, healthy living, working caregiver
Tagged aging, caregiving, eldercare, explosive personalities, family, healthy living, stress, working caregiver
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Permission to Fail
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
Posted in against all odds, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, forgiveness, health care, making a plan, sandwich generation, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, boomers, caregivers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, encouragement, failure, family, forgiveness, forgiving yourself, health care, Healthcare, just stuff, making a plan, sandwich generation, success, support, taking care of yourself, thomas edison, truth shall set you free, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Playing an Old Game in a New Way (In loving Memory of Ed Cutler)
I wrote this several years ago and thought it fitting to repost it in loving memory of my father-in-law Ed Cutler who passed away January 5th. Continue reading
Posted in against all odds, aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, disabilities, eldercare, encouragement
Tagged against all odds, aging, attitude, blind, bowling, caregiving, chronic conditions, disabilities, eldercare, encouragement, family, hearing loss, independence, It's fun to laugh, life lessons, support, vision impaired
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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
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Tagged caregiving, Christmas, family, holidays, New Years, self-care, stress
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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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Tagged boundaries, caregiving, Christmas, family, holidays, support, thanksgiving
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Turkey Talk Wednesday – Gobble Gobble
This Thanksgiving be thankful for the turkeys in your life. Continue reading
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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Tagged caregiving, celebrations, Christmas, family, holidays, thanksgiving
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What I Really Want for Christmas
As it is every year, my Mom will call and ask what I want for Christmas. She is an amazing and generous person and having her for a Mom has spoiled me since childhood. Each year I would share certain … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, losing a loved one
Tagged cancer, caregiving, Christmas, family, gift giving, grief, holidays, losing a loved one
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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
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, disabilities, eldercare, encouragement, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, behavior managment, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, disabilities, eldercare, empowerment, encouragement, family, health care, support, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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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
Posted in caregiving, chronic conditions, encouragement, health care, hospice and end of life care, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged asbestos, cancer, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, chronic conditions, encouragement, family, health care, healthcare, hospice and end of life care, In Home Caregiving, lung, mesothelioma, support, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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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
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, health care, sandwich generation, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, baby boomers, boomers, caregivers, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, family, health care, healthcare, sandwich generation, sandwiched between children and parents, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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