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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 [...]
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Sep 30 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
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Sep 24 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
I had an amazing vacation (and can’t thank Other Brother enough for his help in “underwriting” this trip). If only I could have brought back one of these delicious and artful gelatos for all of you! (Who am I kidding – I wouldn’t have because this deliciousness was too wonderful!). I did miss everyone though! [...]
by Trish
Sep 1 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
Sheesh, after all the planning and prepping and packing and organizing, I need a vacation! Oh, wait . . . Yay! I am going on vacation! This isn’t going to be any vacation, either, but a vacation of a lifetime. Both daughters graduated from college this year and have planned a trip to Europe as [...]
by Denise
Aug 4 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Wow, did I get behind!! I meant to post a recap of Saturday’s talk show on Sunday. Well, just for a few moments we’ll consider today to be Sunday. So, yesterday (wink), Holly, who cares for her husband, joined me for our monthly chat as part of Table Talk on Your Caregiving Journey. Last month, [...]
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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 [...]
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Jun 25 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Holly, who blogs about caring for her husband, Dave, joined me for Table Talk. Holly recently took a weekend trip with girlfriends so I suggested we talk about the trip and how she leaves without taking guilt. You can listen to our show via the player, below. To help [...]
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Apr 9 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
I had two guests this morning on Table Talk: Bette, who cares for her mom, and Marah, Bette’s nine-year-old daughter. You can listen to our show via the player at the bottom of the post. When we announced our CareGifters initiative (we raise money to fund caregiving solutions, one family caregiver at a time), Marah [...]
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Aug 21 2010 in Challenge by Denise
It’s one more thing to give up because of caregiving: A vacation. Just because you stay home, though, doesn’t mean you can’t still have some of the fun you’ve reserved to enjoy during that week away. From August 22 until August 27, take a staycation, even if it only lasts for five minutes. Think you [...]
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Aug 19 2010 in Caregiving Conference, Denise's Blog by Denise
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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Jul 2 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Ellen Rogin, our wealthness expert, joined us to discuss her recent volunteer vacation to Ghana. You can listen to our show via the player at the bottom of this post. A few nuggets from our discussion: –For our Caregiving Happiness Project, consider replacing using your credit card with using [...]
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Jun 18 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
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 [...]
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Jan 3 2010 in Ask Denise by Denise
Dear Denise, My husband is caring for his parents who have 24-hour care in a nursing home. My problem is that my husband does not feel comfortable traveling to get away and limit his stress. His communicates that he must be available to his folks “if anything happens.” He also feels that when one of [...]
by Denise
Aug 20 2009 in Challenge by Denise
It’s one more thing to give up because of caregiving: A vacation. Just because you stay home, though, doesn’t mean you can’t still have some of the fun you’ve reserved to enjoy during that week away. From now until August 30, take a staycation, even if it only lasts for five minutes. Think you can’t? [...]
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Jun 22 2009 in Your Tips by Denise
Image via Wikipedia Planning for the unexpected I always remember great advice I once heard for family caregivers: Use respite services regularly, even when you don’t need them, so when you do need them, you are comfortable and confident in the staff and service provider. Meaning, test out the services that you will use when [...]
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Jan 30 2009 in Ask Denise by Denise
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Jan 25 2009 in Your Tips by Denise
Home-bound for too long? We look at the Top 10 (plus one) Signs You Need a Vacation: 1. You set up your lounge chair—accessorized by a hand-held fan, reading material and water bottle—in your care recipient’s bedroom; 2. You form a line, just like they do at Disney World; 3. You become a tourist in [...]
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