by Denise
Apr 13 2013 in Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, @trish and @karlandjerry joined me for Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player, below. Trish gave us an update on Robert, who was hospitalized yesterday with an initial diagnosis is sepsis. Trish feels confident about the care he’s receiving in the ICU and joined us [...]
by Denise
Apr 12 2013 in Denise's Blog by Denise
ARCH National Respite Coalition created a petition last night asking Congress to make respite for family caregivers a national priority. The petition reads: To: Congress The 65 million family caregivers in the US need respite. It is among the most frequently requested support services, yet 90% of family caregivers are not receiving respite of any [...]
by Denise
Oct 6 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Yesterday on Your Caregiving Journey, Ellen Burton, life and business coach, joined me to discuss relief. You can listen to our show via the player below. Ellen and I spoke about the importance of finding relief during your day–relief from responsibilities, tasks and worries. The relief comes in our breaks but our breaks must provide [...]
by Denise
Oct 3 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
On Saturday, Trish joined me for Table Talk to discuss her recent European vacation. You can listen to our show via the player below. During our show, Trish talked about getting ready for her trip, how she told Robert about her trip, and how she and Richard, her husband, managed his chronic pain during the [...]
by Aimee
Jun 12 2012 in Aimee's Blog by Aimee
by roaringmouse
May 23 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Roaringmouse's Blog by roaringmouse
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May 11 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Roaringmouse's Blog by roaringmouse
by Denise
Jan 21 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning, on Table Talk on Your Caregiving Journey, Kristin joined me to give us an update. As you remember, Kristin talked two weeks ago on Table Talk about being a burnt-out caregiver. You can listen to today’s show via the player, below. Between our two conversations, Kristin took a five-day break, provided through Mary’s [...]
by Denise
Jan 12 2012 in Denise's Blog by Denise
It’s been referred to as the “silver tsunami.” It’s the tidal wave of the number of individuals who, because of a chronic illness or disability, will need help from family members. Currently, National Alliance for Caregiving estimates that 66 million persons provide care for family members with chronic illnesses, diseases and injuries. In the future, [...]
by Denise
Nov 11 2011 in Denise's Blog by Denise
As we honor those who serve today, a few reminders about services which help veterans and their family caregivers: 1. National Association of Atomic Veterans is looking for the approximately 195,000 vets who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962. These men and women could receive a one-time $75,000 benefit [...]
by Denise
Jul 25 2011 in Denise's Blog, Polls by Denise
In the summer, we all think of vacation, a break, a day off. I wonder, though: How often can you take a day off? Please vote in our poll, below, and share any additional thoughts in our comments section. Resources We’re taking submissions for our Caregiving Art Show and our Help book! Be sure to [...]
by Denise
Jun 7 2011 in Denise's Blog, Polls by Denise
In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask about whether or not you get hire (hired or volunteer) so that you can take a break from caregiving. Please vote below and share any additional thoughts in our comments section, below. Do you get help so you can take a break?customer surveys Updates [...]
by guest
Feb 18 2011 in Your Tips by guest
(Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from SeniorsforLiving.com’s Michelle Seitzer. Before committing to life as a full-time freelance writer, Michelle spent 10 years in the senior living and advocacy world, serving in various roles at assisted living communities throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, and leading the charge for Alzheimer’s as a public policy coordinator for the [...]
by Karen
Nov 4 2010 in Karen's Blog by Karen
We have had quite a number of guest speakers in our caregiving class. One such was an architect who specializes in universal design. One of her concepts is that our homes should have designated spaces. There are “dangerous spaces”; there should be at least one “safe space” and at least one “respite space”. What are [...]
by Denise
Sep 11 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Today on Your Caregiving Journey, Bette joined us to talk about her caregiving days. (You can listen to Bette’s previous appearances here and here. You can listen to today’s show via the player at the bottom of the post.) During our previous shows, Bette spoke about the guilt she feels when she leaves her mother. [...]
by Denise
Aug 7 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning’s episode of Your Caregiving Journey reminded me of Donna Baldwin, one of our 1999 Caregiver of the Year award winners. In her story, Donna spoke about her new-found green thumb, grown after she began caring for her mom. I wrote: Donna Baldwin readily admits to this: Fourteen years ago, she couldn’t keep a [...]
by Denise
May 24 2010 in In The News by Denise
“Respite in the Faith Community,” a free webinar sponsored by ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, will take place Thursday, June 3, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT. You can register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/164553040 Webinar Details The shortage of respite providers continues to be a significant barrier to respite access in many ommunities. At [...]
by Donna W
Feb 3 2010 in Donna W's Blog by Donna W
(Editor’s Note: Today, we welcome our newest blogger, Donna W., who cares for her mom.) To escape, to have respite, take a vacation, however you would define the luxury of getting away, it has a much different definition and result for a caregiver. I have been able to get away at least once a year since [...]
by Denise
Nov 27 2009 in Your Tools by Denise
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$153,000,000 for 600,000?
Jan 19 2012 in Denise's Blog, What Do You Think? by Denise
As you know, I’m working to get the word out on our volunteer initiative; we’re recruiting former family caregivers to volunteer to help today’s family caregivers. We’ve got a press release, here, which G-J and Bette have been helping to distribute. (Wanna help, too? Send me an email and I’ll send you the details.) In [...]
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