CAREGIVERS NEVER GET SICK, RIGHT?
Once, I came down with viral meningitis. Natalie was a toddler and Nicholas was four or five. At that time, an older teenager called Cali lived with us to help…
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“Just Let Go” Doesn’t Work When a Loved One is Medically Complex
Jessica McLean is a writer who cares for her Mom. I asked Jess to write about the challenges of letting go and trusting others with her Mom’s care. “Just letting…
CAREGIFTED: Respite, Poetry and Other Gifts for the Caregiver Soul
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of corresponding with a great champion of caregivers, the award-winning poet and founder of CareGifted, Heather McHugh. Heather won a McArthur Fellowship and decided to…
Are Bad Habits Your Way of Getting Respite?
Yesterday I was listening to an artist on the radio. I was in the car and I was travelling only a short distance, so I don't even know who this…
Six Ways Communities Can Help Caregivers
Local communities are great places to look for help and support for your caregiving family. It’s worth doing a search of your neighborhood – you’re likely to find community assets…
Preparing to Care From Afar During Spring Break Holiday
There may be parents of children with disabilities who travel as a family during spring break, but I’ll leave that subject for another post. Today, I would like to talk…