Merry Christmas, Caregiving.com
Dec 19 2012 in Caring for Parents and Kids by Jo
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by Jo
by G-J
Perfect Imperfection
Dec 14 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
by Denise
Happy Holidays
Dec 9 2012 in Spotlight by Denise
From our house to yours, we hope this holiday season brings you blessings and comfort. Thanks so much for being a part of Caregiving.com! Your presence is the best present. Related Articles Holiday Progressive Blog Party (caregiving.com) Holiday Survival Guide (caregiving.com) Webinar Follow-Up: What Will You Change This Holiday Season? (caregiving.com) Community Caregiving Journal (caregiving.com) [...]
by Trish
Working and Caregiving: Communication, Flexibility, Creativity
Dec 8 2012 in Your Caregiving Journey by Trish
On today’s to-do list: Decorate the outside of the house; Start and finish Christmas cards; Pick up Robert and bring him to our house; Help Robert maneuver through the myriad of Christmas decorations I have (hopefully) just installed; Have Robert start his Christmas cards; Expecting him to finish in one day is unrealistic – actually [...]
by Denise
Tips to Manage Dementia Care During the Holidays
Nov 29 2012 in Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
On Tuesday, Claire Day, our dementia care expert, joined me to share tips on managing the holidays on Your Caregiving Journey. You can listen to our show via the player below. During our show, Claire shared tips on how manage the special days during the holidays as well as the holiday season. The best way [...]
by G-J
Continuing Traditions
Nov 27 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
When I called in to one of the caregiving shows and spoke to Denise and Bette about the holidays, I said that we have turkey plates we always use on Thanksgiving. Denise asked me to blog about our tradition. I think these plates have been in our family for over 40 years. As I recall, [...]
by Jane
Christmas Card Exchange Group
Nov 23 2012 in Holiday Survival Guide by Jane
I have set up a Christmas Card Exchange Group. If you would like to participate by sending other caregiving.com members a Christmas card, just go here and sent me a request to join. I will then approve you and you can leave your address and wait for the cards to arrive in your mailbox and [...]
by Jo
Giving Thanks in 2012
Nov 18 2012 in Caring for Parents and Kids by Jo
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks…” [1 Thess 5:16-18a] A year ago I wrote a post titled “Giving Thanks” where I listed some of the Caregiving related items I was thankful for. As the holiday rolled around again I contemplated what such a list would say this time around: I am thankful [...]
by Denise
Webinar Follow-Up: What Will You Change This Holiday Season?
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
Ask Denise: Where Do I Spend Easter Morning?
Apr 2 2012 in Ask Denise by Denise
by Jo
Everyone is Fine
Jan 12 2012 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
by Jo
Holidaze
Jan 12 2012 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
“How was your holiday?” everyone has been asking. I usually answer vaguely, “It was interesting…” As you know from my last post the Christmas holiday began with my wedding anniversary which meant a trip to the cemetery and commemorating my wife’s death. Dad’s physical state declined to the point that I wondered whether he was [...]
by Trish
Merry Christmas!
Dec 25 2011 in Trish's Blog by Trish
Merry Christmas! Confession: After Robert woke up from his nap this afternoon and ate some candy from his stocking, I asked him to finish his last Christmas card. Yes, I know today is Christmas. No more Christmas cards! Please! Robert was so close to having them done last Sunday. So close! He was down to [...]
by Denise
A Holiday Wish
Dec 24 2011 in Denise's Blog, Holiday Survival Guide by Denise
by Jo
Today
Dec 23 2011 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
by Denise
What’s Your Holiday Tradition?
Dec 22 2011 in Denise's Blog, Holiday Survival Guide by Denise
I presented workshops in November and December about surviving the holidays. During the workshops, attendees shared their favorite holiday traditions. A few stood out for me, including: —Take time to give thanks with a Thanksgiving gratitude tree. I love this tradition, started by a family many years ago, which you can adapt for New Year’s [...]
by Trish
Is It Christmas Yet?!
Dec 18 2011 in Trish's Blog by Trish
by Denise
Holiday Talk
Dec 14 2011 in Denise's Blog, Holiday Survival Guide, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Last night, we aired our live call-in show on Your Caregiving Journey. Bette updated us on her holiday plans. And both Kathy and Trish called to share; Kathy shared her holiday tip and Trish shared the story of her holiday meltdown. You can listen to our show via the player below. Our call-in shows are [...]
by Denise
Congrats to Our Winners!
Dec 11 2011 in Blog Party, Denise's Blog by Denise
We’ve ended our Holiday Progressive Blog Party but your participation will keep me warm the rest of our holiday season. Swati won yesterday’s gift (look for an email from me). The following who won our parting gifts and grand prize: —Kristin won The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey; —Francine won Take Comfort, [...]
by Denise
A Holly Day on Table Talk
Dec 10 2011 in Denise's Blog, Holiday Survival Guide, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Holly, who cares for her husband, joined me for Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player below. Our conversation today centered on trusting our life, which can seem utterly impossible when life seems too difficult or unfair. Holly shared that her life is better when [...]
by Denise
Today’s Winner Is…
Dec 10 2011 in Blog Party, Denise's Blog by Denise
by Denise
And the Winner Is…
Dec 9 2011 in Blog Party, Denise's Blog by Denise
…Francine! Congrats—you won yesterday’s gift. Wanna win? Just post a comment today for a chance to win our daily gift and one of our end-of-the-party prizes. Be sure to visit the sites participating in our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. See you at the party! Related Articles Holiday Progressive Blog Party Starts Today! (caregiving.com) Progressive Blog [...]
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