Is your loved one feeling gloomy or sad? Is it happening more often? Are you worried that it could lead to depression? More and more, caregivers are reporting that their loved ones are falling into…
It is not much fun to be in a hospital. Do you agree? It is not fun for your loved one. It is less fun for the caregiver, like you. Some people are at high…
Flashing lights. Sirens. What runs through your mind? What would you do if they stopped at your house? Knocked on your door? Who called the cops? Why? Was it you? Let’s get real. This can…
How many songs do you know about a “broken heart?” Do they bring a tear to your eye? One heart-wrenching song is “Tears in Heaven”, by Eric Clapton. He wrote it after losing his four-year…
Is it time again to tell yourself, “I love my loved one”? I understand. It is hard to be a caregiver, especially caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia.…
January 2016. Does it really feel like a “NEW” year? Or just more of the same? It can be different. You can find strength. You can be a better caregiver this year. I can help…
It hurt. Didn’t it? Sometimes it still does. It was a turning point in your life. I understand. We all have had (more than one) time when something happened that changed us. Was it a…
How does it feel to “go it alone” as a caregiver? How often do you get frustrated because you have so much to do? Or, because you don’t know what to do? For those caring…
Did your parents share any of their recipes? Their recipes for caregiving, I mean. You may be taking care of a parent or grandparent. Just like your parents did. And their parents. Maybe they were…
Home safety and fall prevention tips for your loved one