3 Books for the Caregiving Journey
Companions for those learning to care without losing themselves Caregiving stretches us in ways we never imagined — body, mind, and spirit. It asks everything of us, often without giving much back. And…
CALLING MY ENERGY HOME – Caregiver Burnout
I woke up this morning with a stress hangover. Some might call it caregiver burnout, but for me, it feels even more layered than that. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s…
FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Women Over 50
Balancing creativity with caregiving and life’s responsibilities isn’t easy, but small, intentional steps make it possible. As the youngest of five and a natural caregiver, supporting others has always been part of my…
Financial Hardship and Older Women
Financial hardship impacts many women who are trying to age abundantly! I am one of them. Researching this topic, I ran across an article in the New York Times entitled Why Older Women…
A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It’s a life changer. But, as I’ve learned in dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge…
FOUR TOOLS TO HELP WITH MOBILITY ISSUES
HAVING TROUBLE GETTING AROUND? It’s not uncommon to begin to develop mobility issues as we get a little older. Fortunately, dozens of medical devices have been designed to assist us and keep us…
