Toula shares her own caregiver story with her friend and fellow caregiver-expert Chris MacLellan, the Bow Tie Guy. Christopher MacLellan is affectionately known as “The Bow Tie Guy” in many caregiving circles. Born and raised…
What advice would you give to an adult child who is a caregiver of a Senior, Toula? What would you tell a senior who is receiving care? It isn’t as easy as you would think,…
Thank you to everyone who responded to my survey (“Help Toula To Help You”). The results were very helpful to me in deciding on some new directions in 2017 so that I can help you…
I have a great suggestion for a Christmas present for you and your loved one. A VACATION!!! Maybe a short one. A weekend? A day? I can already hear your excuses. It wouldn’t be possible.…
Are you giving thanks this holiday season? Why? How will you show it? We as caregivers have so much to be thankful for. But we also don’t have enough time to reflect on it. This…
Is your loved one prone to falling? Are you? That is a scary thought. Your loved one experiences the pain, while you have the extra caregiving demands. There are things that you can do so…
Where do you go to find something fun to do? WHAT? A Caregiver can have fun, too? Yes. Of course. That is my constant message to you – take care of yourself. That includes doing…
If you could not tell us what you wanted, is it okay for us to make the choice for you? Do you trust your loved ones to make the right choices for you? That may…
Is your loved one receiving the best care? Are you frustrated by the fragmented health care you receive, your reliance on 911 and hospitals, and just the strains of caregiving? You can get relief. There…
Are you still a caregiver if your loved one doesn’t live with you? Of course you are. Many of us are “long-distance caregivers.” Our loved ones are in other facilities, maybe other cities, or even…