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…
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Yesterday, while I was out walking, I ran into a neighbor I hadn’t seen in ages. She and her husband are only at home here part of the time. After they retired, they…
HOW TO AVOID CAREGIVER BURNOUT
Looking after a relative can be noble and rewarding, but caregiver burnout is very real. Too often we undervalue the level of stress involved. Since care is often long-term, this stress accumulates and…
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Planning for your future is an exercise in good self-care. It’s an valuable step to take, not only for tomorrow, but because it will give you peace of mind today. By deciding what’s…
SUPPORT AGING PARENTS without Losing You!
Taking on the role of caregiver to aging parents brings many mixed emotions, and a ton of extra items on our to-do list. On the one hand, we may be pleased to have…
NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS – Another Chapter
Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write…
