Insights, Information and Inspirations for Families and Professionals in an Elder Caregiving Role


 

Share the journey with those who understand--those everyday heroes just like you who wear the family and/or professional caregiver capes.

Today on our Forum: How do you feel today? And, Barbara wonders: What was it like for you during a family member's last days?

Take a game break! Our Solitaire game is not meant to be played alone; our Leader Board will tell you who's on top. (We've just cleared the board--Denise lost yeserday's lead to Dean, then Wendell.) Everyone can play now; soon, only registered members can shuffle the cards.

Join one of our caregiving clubs to mingle and meet others in similar situations. Join today--and be sure to check out your club's chat schedule.

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The ABC's of Caregiving can seem like Anger, Battles and (in)Continence. We'll help you rename those ABC's to reflect your journey's meaning.

The Caregiving Years School of You starts classes the week of October 13. Register today to take a teleclass, a great way to learn about you in the comforts of your home. We've also added free teleclasses--register now!

Our Support Center offers articles to help you in your role, while Your Care section offers ways to help you move from surviving to thriving.

And, Your Caregiving Coach helps you answer these questions: Is this normal? And, am I on overload?

 

Our go-to-guide, The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey, walks you through the caregiving experience. Visit regularly to answer the question: Where are you? And, read the stories of family caregivers in Stages 2 through 6 (you'll see a bit of yourself!).

In our Special Focus section: Caregiving and Your Happines: Are the Two Mutually Exclusive?

This week in Ask Denise: My grandmother won't accept help and my mom is looking to me to resolve the situation. In Weekly Tip: Medicare launches a website for family caregivers.

And, our experts share their insights about surviving caregiving, depression, journaling and vision care.

You're not just a family caregiver; you're a care manager, activities director, driver, physician's assistant, pharmacist, cook and head bottle washer. We've got just the tools to make your tasks a little bit easier.

This week's blogging tip suggests writing about the caregiving storms you've weathered. Read teddyad's blog as she works to regain her ground as her caregiving days end.

Dial in to Denise's weekly talk show, Your Caregiving Journey, on BlogTalkRadio on Mondays at 9 p.m. Central (10 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Pacific). On Sept. 22, Denise and her guest, B. Lynne Goodwin, talk about journaling and the difference it made on Lynn's caregiving journey. Listen here.

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