Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes extreme fatigue and profound muscle weakness. Anyone can be diagnosed with it, though it’s more common in adults than in children. It can occur regardless of race, gender, and age.
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month Read More »
Spending time with pets is a wonderful form of self-care, offering a range of emotional and physical benefits. Incorporating pets into our caregiver self-care routine provides emotional, physical, and social benefits.
Six Ways Pets Contribute to Caregiver Self-Care Read More »
May is Older Americans Month, and the theme is Powered by Connection, recognizing the impact of meaningful relationships and social connections on our well-being.
The intricate tapestry of caregiving is where responsibilities intertwine with emotional complexities, meaningful relationships, and robust support systems. May is Older Americans Month, and the theme is Powered by Connection.
Create Your Care Community One Meaningful Relationship at a Time Read More »
Imagine you receive a call that your parent has been rushed to the hospital. As you arrive, the emergency room staff, relieved to see you, ask for crucial information your parent couldn’t provide.
What’s In Your In-Case-Of-Emergency (ICE) Bag? Part 1 Read More »
Spring is here, and transformation is all around us! There is something special about watching flowers bloom and grow that gives us joy after coming through winter. This is not unlike how I felt as a caregiver when I began to find the joy in the journey and connect the hardships with transformation and growth.
April Transformations Read More »
If you are struggling to cherish the journey, here are a few ideas to shift some of your thoughts and feelings from grieving to grateful. It is possible to experience both at the same time. The goal is to reduce the fear and frustration enough to allow space for gratitude.
Caregiving: Shift from Grieving to Grateful Read More »
March 3 is Caregiver Appreciation Day! On this day, we celebrate and recognize paid and unpaid caregivers who devote time, energy and love to care for aging and ill persons across the U.S.
Eight Ways to Show Caregiver Appreciation Read More »
