What Happened When Neighbors Heard a Senior Couple Weeping
A conversation I had a couple of years ago has remained vivid in my memory. My colleague came into work one day looking upset and wan. I asked him what…
Donna Thomson
What Happened When Neighbors Heard a Senior Couple Weeping
A conversation I had a couple of years ago has remained vivid in my memory. My colleague came into work one day looking upset and wan. I asked him what…
Caregiver Stress Eating Never Satisfies
I remember when Nicholas was young and in the hospital most of the time. Many times, his life hung in the balance. Jim tagged teamed shifts in the hospital when…
Caregiver Stress Eating Never Satisfies
I remember when Nicholas was young and in the hospital most of the time. Many times, his life hung in the balance. Jim tagged teamed shifts in the hospital when…
WRITE YOUR OWN SIZZLING POST-CAREGIVING RESUME
How many caregivers feel 'less than' and employable after their caring responsibilities are over? As a caregiver activist, I write a lot about how society should value us and our…
WRITE YOUR OWN SIZZLING POST-CAREGIVING RESUME
How many caregivers feel 'less than' and employable after their caring responsibilities are over? As a caregiver activist, I write a lot about how society should value us and our…
How Caregivers Can Spot Elder Abuse
I am happy to host this guest post from NY lawyer Laurence Banville. In our family, we are blessed that my Mom has never displayed signs of abuse, but we…
How Caregivers Can Spot Elder Abuse
I am happy to host this guest post from NY lawyer Laurence Banville. In our family, we are blessed that my Mom has never displayed signs of abuse, but we…
BREAKING THE BOUNDARIES OF COMPLEX CARE FOR CHILDREN
Breaking the Boundaries of Complex Care for ChildrenComplex care is a real interest of mine. We gave complex care at home to our son for 23 years and now his…
BREAKING THE BOUNDARIES OF COMPLEX CARE FOR CHILDREN
Breaking the Boundaries of Complex Care for ChildrenComplex care is a real interest of mine. We gave complex care at home to our son for 23 years and now his…
PROTECT YOUR SENIOR FROM IDENTITY THEFT
Protect Your Senior From Identity TheftMaria is a frequent guest blogger here at The Caregivers' Living Room. Today, I'm happy that she's chosen to write about fraud and identity theft,…
PROTECT YOUR SENIOR FROM IDENTITY THEFT
Protect Your Senior From Identity TheftMaria is a frequent guest blogger here at The Caregivers' Living Room. Today, I'm happy that she's chosen to write about fraud and identity theft,…
THE LIMITATIONS OF LOVE
Nearly two weeks ago, everything was going along smoothly. Writing was coming easily and I'd just had a visit with my Mom in Montreal, buying her fresh flowers for her…
THE LIMITATIONS OF LOVE
Nearly two weeks ago, everything was going along smoothly. Writing was coming easily and I'd just had a visit with my Mom in Montreal, buying her fresh flowers for her…
Consumer Report: Best Medical Alert Systems
Last Thursday, I had just arrived at the cottage to begin our summer holiday when the telephone rang. It was my niece. Mom had fallen and was in an ambulance…
Consumer Report: Best Medical Alert Systems
Last Thursday, I had just arrived at the cottage to begin our summer holiday when the telephone rang. It was my niece. Mom had fallen and was in an ambulance…
CAN DISABILITY PARENTS HAVE A SEX LIFE?
There's something about caring for a child with disabilities that takes the "red" out of "hot" in the marital bed. The arrival of a baby, healthy or not, can often…
CAN DISABILITY PARENTS HAVE A SEX LIFE?
There's something about caring for a child with disabilities that takes the "red" out of "hot" in the marital bed. The arrival of a baby, healthy or not, can often…
FREE WEBINAR – Managing Caregiver Emotions When the Going Gets Tough
Join me this Wednesday evening the 29th at 7pm EST for a FREE WEBINAR at The Caregiver Network - details below.Managing Emotions When The Going Gets ToughJune 29, 2016 @…
FREE WEBINAR – Managing Caregiver Emotions When the Going Gets Tough
Join me this Wednesday evening the 29th at 7pm EST for a FREE WEBINAR at The Caregiver Network - details below.Managing Emotions When The Going Gets ToughJune 29, 2016 @…