by MissAngie
May 31 2013 in Caring for Parents and Kids, MissAngie's Blog by MissAngie
As a daughter of a mom with dementia the day-to-day routines for my mom can be a challenge. Things like finding the right bedroom or knowing that we have two bathrooms in the house. My husband Shon and I are big Lord Of The Rings fans. Most of the characters have names like Isildor or [...]
by G-J
May 29 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
It was obvious that there was a full moon recently. There has been a slight change in things, but I don’t know if it’s temporary or permanent, which adds to the challenge. Saturday morning the three of us were talking. Our son said something and repeated it and Steve still didn’t seem to hear it [...]
by MissAngie
May 29 2013 in Caring for Parents and Kids, MissAngie's Blog by MissAngie
As a family caregiver you probably spend more time at your caree’s hospital than they do. You are also wondering why a image of Julio Iglesias is on this post. Just keep reading. I hope this brightens your day and makes you laugh. You are the one that has to go get medications when they [...]
by G-J
May 23 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
Tomorrow I’m having a colonoscopy. From here on out we’re referring to it as The Test because c-o-l-o-n-o-s-c-o-p-y is too much to type. This has been scheduled since early last month. I let Steve and our son know and had already arranged for a friend to take me for the appointment. She’s not a morning [...]
by MissAngie
Apr 29 2013 in Caring for Grandparents, Caring for Parents and Kids by MissAngie
As many of you know, I care for my 85-year-old mom, Grace. She suffers from dementia. Grace also cared for her mother, Ruth, who died thirteen years ago at the age of 94. My mom suffered a stroke while my grandmother was in hospice. The stress on me during that time was great. When I [...]
by G-J
Apr 22 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
by Denise
Apr 17 2013 in Tell Us, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Last night Your Caregiving Journey, we shares stories of about situations that left us speechless. You can listen to our show via the player, below. An arrogant nurse left @Trish speechless. An unshoveled driveway still causes my mouth to go dry. And, for @jbones1961, a comment from a friend of Nicole’s still causes steam out [...]
by G-J
Feb 20 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
There is so much more to caregiving than what meets the eye. To begin, a family member or friend you love enough to help and care for has a health problem that necessitates your assistance. This doesn’t go away. Despite everything else going on in your life, the ill health of someone you dearly love [...]
by Denise
Jan 20 2013 in Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Yesterday, on Your Caregiving Journey, Holly, who cares for her husband, joined me for our monthly chat on Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player below. Holly updated us on Dave’s condition; she shared a few tough moments during the holidays and Dave’s need for more help. She also told us [...]
by Bob
Jan 4 2013 in Community Caregiving Journal by Bob
To everything there is a season. Twists and turns. Times when the bond between me and my loved one (my caree/wife) is deep and other times when it is constricted and vapid. Such has been the recent case. However, it’s been a pattern for a long time, exacerbated dramatically when I had no choice but to have her [...]
by Denise
Nov 26 2012 in Tell Us, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
A few weeks ago, as I was leaving the house to take a walk, my mom updated me on a younger relative’s dating life. Isn’t it wonderful, my mom said. She’s going on another date. Now this younger relative is a beautiful young woman, inside and out, and deserves all the good that comes her [...]
by Denise
Nov 1 2012 in Denise's Blog, Holiday Survival Guide, Webinars by Denise
Thanks to all who joined me yesterday for our monthly webinar, Holiday Hold-Up, Strategies to Survive the Holidays. During the 40-minute webinar, I helped you create a plan to minimize what you hate about the holidays and maximize what you love. (Miss it? No worries–you can enjoy the archive here.) So, I’d love to know: [...]
by Denise
Oct 24 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
by Denise
Oct 4 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning, Ellen Rogin, our wealthness expert, joined me on Your Caregiving Journey to dissect clutter–what it is and why it hurts us. You can listen to our show via the player below. We spoke about physical clutter (paper and stuff) and our mental clutter (our thoughts and our beliefs). I shared my recent effort [...]
by Denise
Sep 25 2012 in Denise's Blog, Weekly Comforts by Denise
At the end of your caregiving experience, you’ll find yourself wishing for a rally, hoping your caree can turn another corner, regain that lost strength, recover to where she was. You’ve had so many rallies in the past, it can be hard to believe one more rally just won’t come. And, when that rally doesn’t [...]
by G-J
Sep 4 2012 in G-J's Blog by G-J
by Chris
Aug 9 2012 in Blogs, Chris's Blog by Chris
by Denise
Jun 22 2012 in Denise's Blog, Tell Us by Denise
I’m always amazed at the unsolicited advice others will offer me. I’m sure you can relate. So, I’m wondering: What’s the worst caregiving advice you’ve received? It could be a suggestion from a health care professional or a friend or even a complete stranger. It was probably well-meaning but yet it made you think: “Are [...]
by carlaschuchman
Jun 4 2012 in Caring for Two, Carla's Blog by carlaschuchman
by carlaschuchman
May 29 2012 in Blogs, Carla's Blog by carlaschuchman
Hello Everyone, It is weeks between times I come and read, listen, comment, and post. Something is always changing. Mema, my mother-in-law, is off for her month away with my dear friends who have adopted her and take her twice a year. Gives us a little break and she really, really enjoys it. Work has [...]
by Denise
Apr 22 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
by Denise
Apr 3 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Tonight, our call-in show aired; we talked about this question: What do you need a break from? You can listen to our show via the player below. (The show went really long because I couldn’t stop talking tonight. Yikes!) Jan (read her blog here) called in tonight and shared that she would like a break [...]
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