May Connections
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.
Create Your Care Community One Meaningful Relationship at a Time
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.
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What’s In Your In-Case-Of-Emergency (ICE) Bag? Part 1
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.
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April Transformations
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.
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Caregiving: Shift from Grieving to Grateful
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.
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Eight Ways to Show Caregiver Appreciation
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.
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Valentine’s Day Caregiver Self-Love
As I reflect on the many Valentine’s Days we traveled through during the caregiving journey, I can say that some were challenging, yet I often found joy and celebrated the love we shared.
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From Struggle to Strength: Embracing Your Identity as a Caregiver
Taking on the role of a caregiver can involve a significant shift in identity, which can clash with our self-perception and goals.
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