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Do you know a family caregiver?
Chances are you do. Survey data released from the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) indicates that almost 54 million Americans provide care to an elderly, disabled or chronically ill friend or family member.
November 22 is your day to show your appreciation for the family caregiver in your life. And, it’s easy–all you have to do is give him or her a kiss!
But November...
You sit expectantly by the window in your living room, watching for the blue van that brings your daughter and her family for their visit. Although the holidays are hectic, this is the part of the season you relish: The opportunity to see those family members and friends who rarely drop by anymore. These visits mean a great deal to you; for a few hours, you can be someone other than a caregiver.
You feel good about...
It’s Saturday and we end We Break for Fall! with a playful request: How will you play today?
Play a game, play your favorite music, play hookey from housework, play a great movie. Whatever you play, make sure it adds to your happiness.
Today’s the last chance to win one of turkey. So, post a comment for a chance to win. And, congrats to Trish who won yesterday!
(Note: A very, very special “thank you” to our...
In autumn, the trees drop their leaves so they’re ready for what’s next. So, today, which ongoing argument or disagreement (it could be the one you have with yourself) will you drop? Which service or friendship, which makes more problems than solutions, will you drop?
When you drop what no longer serves you, you create room for what will.
Tell us what you’ll drop for a chance to win one of a gift check for a...
I took a bike ride last week through one of our nature trails. The trees flashed amazing colors while the leaves colored and covered the ground. As I rode, I could hear squirrels wading their ways through the leaves, gathering their food for the winter. They’re getting ready for what’s next.
So, today, I wonder: How will you prepare for your future?
Maybe you’ll save what you can (see our A Dollar...
We are creatures of comfort. And, sometimes we get so comfortable in a schedule or a routine that we don’t realize it no longer works for us.
So, today, we wonder: What will you change in your schedule to make your day a little easier?
It could be that you change how often you bathe your caree (from three days each week to two days) or when your caree has the last cup of water before bedtime or when you give...
It’s tops on our list: Eating right and exercising. But, somehow, as the day (and days) go by, it stays on the list but not in our life.
So, today, how will you make a healthy habit a part of your day? And, how will you make it easy on yourself so it really becomes a habit you fell into?
Share in our comments section for a chance to win one a gift check for a Butterball turkey. And, congrats to NJ, who won...
We’re breaking for fall, the season of colors. The golds, reds and yellows paint our view during the height of the autumn season.
Once September comes, it’s what we look for: The fall colors.
So, how can you add color to your day? How can you punch up your surroundings so you look forward to seeing colors that remind you of nature’s miracle?
Share in our comments section for a chance to win a gift check for a...
We break for fall starts today! Our week of special events hopes to help you find a new perspective or a better way. Every day for the next week, we’ll pose a question on Caregiving.com. We’ll choose a daily winner from those who post an answer; the winner will receive a gift check for a Butterball turkey. (Yep, we’re giving away turkeys!!) For a chance to win, just post your answer each day in our...
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2011
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION
Across our country, millions of family members, neighbors, and friends provide care and support for their loved ones during times of need. With profound compassion and selflessness, these caregivers sustain American men, women, and children at their most vulnerable moments, and through their devoted acts, they...
In honor National Family Caregivers Month (November), we’ve launched two campaigns to help family caregivers count:
1. “A Dollar A Day, Every Day, for My Future.” Long-term care costs continue to increase* as family caregivers lose an estimated $3 trillion in wages, pension and Social Security benefits.** How will today’s family caregivers going to pay for their own care? How will a family caregiver...
Help Around the House for Family Caregivers
Job Jar Day, A Family Caregiver Awareness Day, is October 22
More than half of family caregivers go it alone in caregiving. And, more than half describe the caregiving experience as “very stressful” or “stressful.”
~ 2011 Family Caregiver Survey Results, Caregiving.com (For more survey results, visit here.)
To help you get around your house (or...
The results are in!
Our winners are:
17 and Over Age Category:
1. Jan Walker, Broken Butterfly
2. Bette Scott, Sunflower
3. Steve Heins, BBQ
Ages 12 to 16 Category:
1. Robert Heins, Glacier
2. Nicole Northrop, Sky
3. Rees Scott, Ezio
Ages 7 to 11 Category:
1. Marah Scott and Bradley Faber (tie).
If you won, check your email tomorrow for your award.
Thanks so much to all who entered their art and to who visited and...
Both Bette and G-J contacted me within the last week to let me know about outreach efforts and activities they’ve started to organize in their communities for National Family Caregivers Month, which happens in November. (FYI: Trish also tweeted me today that November is National Epilepsy Month.)
I asked both Bette and G-J to join me this morning on Your Caregiving Journey to talk about their efforts. You can...
Our Caregiving Art Show is open! Visit CaregivingArtShow.com to view the artwork of family caregivers and carees.
We’ll display the art from September 11 until September 17. During the art show, please vote for your top three pieces in two of our age categories.
1. View the artwork of family caregivers ages 7 through 11 here. We already have our winners for our youngest artists: Congrats to Marah Scott and...
Our fall session of our Caregiving School of You starts September 12!
Join me for three-week classes that help you manage your caregiving experience. Our school is about you and your caregiving experience, to help feel better where you are right now.
Our classes conveniently take place over the phone (“teleclasses”). Teleclasses are a great way to learn, share and support—without leaving your...
Today’s the last day we break for summer!
So, we’re ending on a fun note. Today’s question is: How will you play today?
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.
You can play for a minute or two hours; it’s not about the time but about the doing. Play, then share in our comments section for your last chance to...
We’re breaking for summer!
We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action.
Today’s question is: What activity will you enjoy with your caree?
It can seem like all you and your caree often play a game of cat and mouse. Today, though, enjoy a game that allows you both to enjoy, to relax, to be beyond the disease or injury...
We’re breaking for summer!
We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action.
Today’s question is: What needs your attention (your water, so to speak)?
Caregiving will make you wish for a clone. Without the help of a clone, something or someone slips from your radar. Today, water what needs your attention: A relationship,...
We’re breaking for summer!
We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action.
Today’s question is: What will you dive in and try?
Today, if you are new to our site, I hope you will dive in to our discussions (we’d love to meet you!).
Today, it’s about taking a chance, about diving into discomfort. Talk openly with your...
We’re breaking for summer!
We’re taking time this week to reflect and to enjoy some down time. We’re also posing daily questions which prod reflection or action.
Today’s question is: How will you jump into a new or better or different way?
Thinking you should try a new service? Find a better way? Choose a different perspective? Today’s the day to do it! Jump in, get your feet wet, swim a few laps. Test...
We’re breaking for summer!
Today’s question is: How will you make a splash today?
You might make a splash by saying, “To heck with chores! It’s all about R&R today.” Or, by choosing to wear your tie-dyed t-shirt and flip flops. Or, by contacting everyone who has made a difference in your life and saying, “Thank you.”
Make your splash. Then, tell us about it in our comments section. When you...
