We often talk about a shortcoming that we want to improve or change. We may feel impatient, so work to gain more patience. We may feel we rush too much through our day, so want to slow down. We may feel we are quick to criticize, so commit to focusing on holding our tongue. Certainly, [...]
A family caregiver shared this tip with me several years ago; it’s so good I never forgot it. The family caregiver kept a bag packed with toiletries and change of clothes ready to go in case her caree was suddenly hospitalized. This way, she arrived at the hospital with her bag, ready to stay as [...]
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In caregiving, the world can seem to consist of “either…or.” The world, then, might become these thoughts: Either I put my needs second or my caree doesn’t have his needs met. Either I stay with my caree constantly or bad things will happen. Either I put my life on hold or my caree will not [...]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Ask Medicare initiative has developed two new videos to help you successfully manage your caree’s transition from the hospital to home setting. The videos present practical and easy-to-follow tips. The first video, Tips for Making a Hospital to Home Transition, provides insights and expert guidance on important [...]
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Sue is the consummate caregiver: She cares for her three school-aged children, her parents and her in-laws, all who live nearby. Since her youngest started kindergarten, she has been interested in starting a part-time, home-based business. She wants to be available for her children and her parents, but she also would like to have some [...]
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This week, we took a closer look at a situation that’s common but sometimes not shared. We asked: When do you wish for the pink slip from caregiving? Today, on Table Talk, we tackled some of the top reasons you may feel like walking and then offered some suggestions we hope makes it easier to [...]
When you hit the pillow at 10 p.m. last night, you thought: I hope tomorrow will be better. But, tonight, at 12:30 a.m., you think: This starting over every day is just killing me. We often talk about the constant of caregiving—change. With change, comes its sister: Starting Over. Every day, you may feel like [...]
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Image by Oregon State University Archives via Flickr I think we’re in for it this weekend. When you’re not out shoveling, you find yourself inside staring at your four walls and your care recipient. Or, you may be staring at your phone, hoping your care recipient will be okay. We’ve got some articles to help [...]
I often wonder: Am I my own worst enemy? You may ask yourself that same question after losing patience with your care recipient, or letting a family member get your goat, or when you regain the weight you worked so hard to lose. These situations can make you very, very unhappy. Seemingly, happiness is reserved [...]
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