It’s the new year – a time for hope and resolutions. But it’s also 2022 and we’re in the midst of a new surge in the pandemic. The usual template for hope and resolutions doesn’t fit. So what ARE some positive changes we can make right here, right now? Maybe
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: THE TIME HAS COME FOR A SPECIAL OFFER
Dr. Zachary White and I both received our author’s boxes of books last week (so exciting!). That means it’s time to order THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY OF CARING: The Transformation From Loved One to Caregiver. If you buy a copy and send me an image of your receipt (email me at
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: How Our Book Became a Fabulous Short Film
Dr. Zachary White and I have co-written a new book called The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation From Loved One to Caregiver. It’s coming out on June 8th (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) and we are really excited to begin the public conversation about our ideas! Eric Schultz and
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: LOSING YOUR IDENTITY AND BEING A CAREGIVER
Guest Post by Caregiver Melanie Anderson – thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience, Melanie!Being my husband’s primary caregiver, for much of the time, his only caregiver, has taken it’s toll on me. One of my biggest challenges was losing a sense of self. As Eric’s care got more
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: A New Year Reflection on Caregiver Identity
It’s almost New Year’s Eve – that day when lots of folks make resolutions for positive change. Gyms and health clubs are usually busy in January, full of people with good intentions for healthy living. Today and tomorrow, many will ponder how to set a new course for 2014. For
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