by Denise
May 19 2013 in Chats, Spotlight by Denise
Join us tonight at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT) for our every-other-week chat on Twitter. We’ll talk about downtime–can you ever really relax? To join in, go to tweetchat.com, sign in with your Twitter credentials and follow our hashtag: #carechat. Related Articles Video Chat: Taking Caregiving Public (caregiving.com) Video Chat: Working [...]
by Denise
May 10 2013 in Blog Party by Denise
Do you have a personal caregiving blog? Tell us about it today on our Facebook fan page, CaregivingSupport. To post about your blog, become a fan of our Facebook page by clicking the “Like Button.”Look for my request to share about your blog, then add your comment. In your comment, tell us about your blog–your [...]
by Denise
May 7 2013 in Caregiving Cruise by Denise
This afternoon, @thpurplejacket and I chatted with Jerry, our travel agent for our cruise. We picked our winner of the $100 Restaurant.com gift card and shared more details about our November cruise. Watch the video below to learn who won!! For information about how to join us on our November cruise, just go here. Related [...]
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May 5 2013 in Solitaire Showdown by Denise
Solitaire Showdown is today! The challenge begins at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT, 8 a.m. PT) and ends at 8 p.m. ET. High score at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT) wins.! We’re changing things up in 2013. This year, our monthly winners will be declared a “Solitaire King” and will [...]
by Richard
Apr 26 2013 in Caregiving Cruise, Caring for Parents by Richard
This is to see how many people who are going on the Caregiving.com Cruising the Bahamas 2013 would be interested in purchasing a commemorative t-shirt. These shirts can be purchased for around $28.00 ea., plus $4.95 to have your name put on the back, if you want it. If we can get the total down [...]
by Denise
Apr 23 2013 in Chats by Denise
We chat on Twitter every-other Sunday evening–it’s a fun way to connect with our Caregiving.com members as well as others on Twitter who care for a family member. On Sunday, we continued our conversation from last week’s call-in talk show and discussed, “What leaves you speechless?” You can read a recap of our conversation, below. [...]
by Denise
Apr 23 2013 in Caregiving Cruise by Denise
We’re taking a break–together! We set sail on November 11 for a four-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky. We leave from Miami and then head for three stops in the Bahamas before returning to Miami. This cruise is for both members of Caregiving.com and AfterGiving.com, our site which helps you begin again when [...]
by Denise
Apr 20 2013 in Chats by Denise
Join us at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT, 8 a.m. PT) for our chat for those who care for family members, including grandparents, parents, spouses, while still raising children. We’ll get to know each other, share stories and answer any questions you may have. To join our chat, be sure to log into your [...]
by Denise
We chat on Twitter tonight at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT). Tonight’s topic: How do you stay motivated? To join us, go to tweetchat.com, log into your Twitter account and follow our hashtag: #carechat. Hope to see you there!
by Denise
Connect with other members during our weekly chat, which takes place today at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. PT). Ask questions, compare notes, share support and swap solutions with other members. To join our chat, be sure to log into your Caregiving.com account and go here. You can view our chat schedule [...]
by Denise
Mar 30 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
We’ve been taking a Spring Break this week, taking time to reflect on our days and how we can make them better. We end our break as we began: Playing. You can play an instrument, play a board game, play cards, play tag or play a favorite song. Or, maybe you’ll take a playful attitude. [...]
by Denise
Mar 28 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
Today, we commit to learning something new. It could be that you’d like to learn about a new resource or a new option for your caree. Or, you’d like to learn about a new technique that could make caregiving easier for you. Or, perhaps you’d like to take today to learn something new about someone, [...]
by Denise
Mar 27 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
We all have one—that one problem (sometimes small, sometimes large) that we avoid. We see it, we know it’s there, we know it needs our attention. So, instead we watch TV, or call a friend, or read a book, or just fidget. But not today! Today, we solve it. We make the phone call, ask [...]
by Denise
Mar 26 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
It can seem, because of caregiving, that your future is on hold. Certainly, some aspects must wait. The waiting provides the opportunity. So, today, what seed can you plant which will bloom in your future? For instance, can you research a trip? Begin a business plan? Start an exercise program? Take a online class? Make [...]
by Denise
Mar 25 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
Caregiving changes everything. Especially you. So, today, as part of our Spring Break, we’re talking about growing. How have you grown because of caregiving? Have you grown courage? Faith? A back bone? Compassion? We’d love to know: How have you grown because of caregiving? Share in our comments section, below. Related Articles We Break for [...]
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Mar 24 2013 in We Break for Spring! by Denise
It’s spring but if feels like winter. Well, at least here in Chicago. We may get some snow today. So, let’s beat Mother Nature at her own game and decide to create our own spring break. Each day this week I’ll post a question to you which encourages you to take a break, even if [...]
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Mar 12 2013 in Caregiving Garage Sale by Denise
What’s in your caregiving closet that you no longer use? No longer need? Do you wonder what in the world to do with those supplies, equipment, gadgets? Sell it in a Caregiving Garage Sale! We’re holding garage sale on Caregiving.com on Saturday, April 6. In order to sell your goodies in our sale, you’ll want [...]
by Denise
Mar 12 2013 in Caregiving Cruise by Denise
We set sail on November 11 for a four-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky. We leave from Miami and then head for three stops in the Bahamas before returning to Miami. This cruise is for both members of Caregiving.com and AfterGiving.com. AfterGiving.com helps you begin again when caregiving ends. To thank you for [...]
by Denise
Feb 26 2013 in Caregiving Cruise by Denise
Today, I joined Chris (@thpurplejacket) on his weekly talk show, Be a Healthy Caregiver, to discuss our upcoming Caregiving Cruise. You can listen to our show via the player below. Chris and I spoke about our goals for the cruise: To connect you with others who understand caregiving, to have fun and to relax. We’re [...]
by Denise
Feb 22 2013 in Caregiving Cruise, Spotlight by Denise
Chris (@thpurplejacket) had a great idea last fall: Let’s get together for a caregiving cruise. So, he’s been working hard these past few months to make it happen. And, it’s happening! Join Chris and I as we set sail on November 11 for a four-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky. We leave from [...]
by Denise
Dec 16 2012 in Blog Party by Denise
Thanks so much to all who participated in our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. Because no party is complete without presents, we’ve got prizes! Our daily gift, a copy of my newest eBook, My Caregiving Journey, goes to: Bob, Chris, Renea, Lynie, IGiveCare, Sam and Richard. Our grand prize winners include: Gail, who won Take Comfort, [...]
by Denise
Dec 9 2012 in Blog Party by Denise
We begin our holiday progressive blog party today. Rather than bringing along dishes, we share well-wishes with other family caregivers. So, let’s start here. In six words, what’s your wish for another family caregiver? It may sound like this: Wishing you wisdom to know right. I wish you comfort, always. Please share yours in our [...]
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