It’s Saturday! And, it’s the last Saturday in August. So, how will you make today special with a special moment of happiness? Please share in our comments section, below. And, you can listen to Table Talk, which aired this morning, via the player at the bottom of the post. Today, I answered three questions for [...]
Yesterday, during our free webinar, Lasting Caregiving: Embrace Your Limits, we changed how we look at limits. Limits don’t take away. They make the way. (Did you miss yesterday’s webinar? No worries; you can view and listen to the recording here.) So, if you attended yesterday’s webinar, I would love to know: What’s different for [...]
Image via Wikipedia In honor of National Family Caregivers Month (November), we’re getting together in Chicago! We’ll meet for two days of learning, sharing and comforting on Saturday, November 6, and Sunday, November 7, at Sunrise Assisted Living, 2710 N. Clark St., Chicago. Sunrise is donating its meeting space and will provide a continental breakfast [...]
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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, [...]
Dear Denise, How do I find a support group? I am also in need of a good caregiver for my mom who lives with me. Any direction you can provide would be appreciated. Hello, This article has suggestions and links to resources on finding a caregiver. And, these sites include directories of caregivers for hire: [...]
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Today on Your Caregiving Journey, Anna Stookey joined us to continue our conversation about getting more help. You can listen to our show via the player at the bottom of the post. Last month, we spoke about Self-Sufficiency Syndrome. Today, we took a closer look at those in the family who don’t help. And, as [...]
Update (11/20): On November 19, after much deliberation and continued closed door negotiation, the Senate passed S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009 (see below) in the evening by a voice vote of 98-0. No changes were made to the bill prior to its passage. The bill has been referred [...]
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Image by Julep67 via Flickr It’s a cook-free (and dirty dish-less!) Progressive Party. Throughout the week of December 6, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. Our party also includes companies that provides services and/or products to help family caregivers. Because no party is complete without presents, [...]
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Are you a family caregiver with a blog? Between December 6 and 12, be a host in our Holiday Progressive Blog Party! It’s a cook-free party; instead of dishes, we’re sharing comfort and support. Throughout the week of December 6, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. [...]
The California Office of Caregiving (Veterans Affairs), is undertaking a pilot study of an online class/support group for family caregivers. The class is for veterans who are either giving or receiving care. To participate, you must reside in California, southern Nevada, or Hawaii, and your care recipient must be suffering from TBI, PTSD, dementia, or [...]
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