Walking the Caregiving Walk
I teach caregivers about taking care of themselves. The past couple of weeks have put me to the test. It started when my sister’s beau had surgery for lung …
Managing the Caregiver Crazies
Asking for help……. Caregiving takes a toll on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Family caregivers tend to be selfless and put …
6 Tips on Caring for Yourself While Caregiving
How do you take care of yourself while caring for someone else? Here are some ideas. 1. BREATHE Take a deep breath, down into your belly. Feel your waist and …
Home Care vs Assisted Living-Part I
One Size Does NOT Fit All One of my least favorite “things” to shop for is a bathing suit – along with bras and jeans. I mean you’re basically in your …
Caregivers: Is it Selfish to Put Our Needs First?
Attention all Caregivers! The truth is caregiving can be fatal. That’s why they always remind us in airplanes to “put the oxygen mask on yourself …