A Stranger Asks, "So, Do You Work?"
A stranger asks, "What do you do?". They really mean, 'do you WORK?'. When you reply that you care for a loved one, they look past your shoulder, scanning the…
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A Stranger Asks, “So, Do You Work?”
A stranger asks, "What do you do?". They really mean, 'do you WORK?'. When you reply that you care for a loved one, they look past your shoulder, scanning the…
NATURAL CARE IN FAMILIES IS THE KEY TO OUR SURVIVAL
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Elizz. All opinions are 100% mine.The natural, loving care that family members provide to one another is the engine…
Celebrating the Holidays at Home with Seniors
Guest post by Maria RamosWhile generally a time of cheer and celebration, the holidays pose their own set of challenges for seniors and those living with disabilities. The holidays are…
Sick of Caregiving?
I was surprised to see this question as the title of an email I received this morning. "Sick of Caregiving?" isn't the sort of thing I usually receive. My inbox…
REMOTE CARE VS CARE AT A NURSING HOME: Which Option is Better For Your Parents?
This is a really informative and helpful guest post by the writers at TopTenReviews that I’m more than happy to share. Choosing how to support your parents in their golden…
On Birthdays and Christmases Past
This December 23rd, I am wistful about time passing. Tomorrow is my Mom’s 93rd birthday. It seems like yesterday we celebrated her 90th – time is passing so quickly now…
The Psyche of the Caregiver: A Story of Eldercare Devotion
This is the second in our National Caregiving Month series of blog posts from YOU, our readers and fellow caregivers! Judy Fox and Andrea Hurley are the co-authors of one…
He Said, She Said: Is Caregiving Hell Where We’re At?
Today, a Forbes blog post caught my eye. Maybe it was the title: “Informal Caregiving? Free Caregiving? Seriously?” … or maybe it was because I always enjoy reading what Howard…
The Wisdom of Caregivers: Part II – Our Power and Love
Recently, I wrote about the wisdom and knowledge of caregivers. Families giving care sometimes feel that they are operating in a vacuum – that the only compassionate place is the…
How Humans Live
How humans live: Baby is born (healthy and able-bodied…. or not) and is totally dependent for one year. If able-bodied, the baby develops and with nurturing, enters school. Child may…