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 G-J
Apr 22 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
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
Feb 2 2013 in Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning, on Your Caregiving Journey, Janice, who cares for her mom, joined me for Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player below. Janice is a single mom to two teenagers who operates her own business, Janice Goldsborough Consulting, and cares for her mom. I met Janice in Winnipeg last week; [...]
by Denise
Jan 31 2013 in Six-Word Stories by Denise
Before caregiving, you thought you had worries. Then caregiving comes and you think, “Why in the world did I waste my time worrying about such small stuff?” The worries in caregiving can stop your heart and leave your breath-less. They can keep you up at night and take up time during your day. And, sometimes, you [...]
by G-J
Jan 21 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
Our family consists of me, my husband who has Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and our son who is a 16-year-old high school junior, plus our cat. I have been a stay-at-home mom since our son was born. Actually, I don’t know any stay-at-home mom who does. The moms I know who do not work outside [...]
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
Oct 29 2012 in Denise's Blog, Share with Us, Storm Stories by Denise
Caregiving in good weather is challenging enough. Add in bad weather, like a hurricane or a blizzard, and you can feel like a disaster waits outside your door. Feel free to keep us posted on how you’re preparing for the hurricane and blizzard in our comments section below. Let us know how you’re preparing and [...]
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 26 2012 in Denise's Blog, Webinars by Denise
Thanks to all who joined me yesterday for our monthly webinar, Listening for Your Answers. During the 35-minute webinar, I helped you find the answers to the questions that plague. (Miss it? No worries–you can enjoy the archive here.) So, I’d love to know: What answer did you hear? Please share in our comments section [...]
by Jo
Sep 23 2011 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
by Denise
Sep 7 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Dr. Benjamin Mast joined me a for a terrific discussion. Dr. Mast is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Associate Clinical Professor in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Louisville (Kentucky). You can listen to our show via the player [...]
by Denise
Aug 11 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
The markets go up and down and so does your stomach. You worry about your investments, your caree’s and then you worry about what makes sense for your investments. How do you manage your financial angst during turbulent times? This morning, on Your Caregiving Journey, Ellen Rogin, joined me to share suggestions on managing financial [...]
by Denise
Aug 11 2011 in Denise's Blog, Tell Us by Denise
Heather begins her day the same way: Up at 5:30 a.m., shower, four bites of a granola bar, hair in a headband. Then, she dons the gloves, carefully and steadfastly placing each finger into the latex glove. She’s ready for the part of the day she dreads. She wakes her mom and begins the morning [...]
by Denise
May 10 2011 in Denise's Blog, Tell Us by Denise
by Denise
Apr 8 2011 in Denise's Blog, Tell Us by Denise
My post earlier this week about nerves struck a nerve with me. And, then after our talk show on worrying with Karol Ward, I really started thinking about nerves. Sometimes, in caregiving, you may fee like you wear kid gloves, walk on egg shells, tip-toe on a tight rope. And, at times, the gloves, eggs [...]
by Denise
Apr 6 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Karol Ward, author of Worried Sick: Break Free from Chronic Worry to Achieve Mental & Physical Health, joined me to talk about how we can move from worrying to trusting. You can listen to our show via the player, below. Kard, who cares for mom, explained the two categories [...]
by Denise
Apr 2 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Holly, who cares for her husband, joined me for Table Talk. Today, we talked about planning for the future when the future seem so fuzzy. You can listen to our show via the player below. Holly offered a suggestion she learned in a leadership book by John Maxwell: Focus [...]
by Trish
Mar 14 2011 in Caring for Siblings, Trish's Blog by Trish
by Trish
Mar 13 2011 in Trish's Blog by Trish
Dare I not worry? Before you faint at the prospect of me, the best Worrier In The Californian Hemisphere (aka, “Witch”), turning over a new leaf and throwing worry out the window, I’m only talking for an evening. Letting go for just a few hours. I visited Robert today and he was doing just fine. [...]
by Trish
Feb 2 2011 in Trish's Blog by Trish
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