Two elderly women were taking an afternoon drive. Both could barely see over the dashboard of the luxury car. Cruising along, they approached an intersection where the light was re[...]
“You have to be at peace with yourself. I love to laugh. I think laughter can cure. You can see it in a person’s face. Around age 40, when your face has lost the glow of youth, wha[...]
Retired Special Education Teacher and Caregiver says: Take care of yourself first! My name is Judi and I am a caregiver for my 90-year-old mother who has Alzheimer’s and my 96-year[...]
During the last few days before Christmas, each of us is reminded to be watchful of our surroundings when getting in and out of our car as thieves are ready to pounce. What happens[...]
Holidays can be the most joyous or stressful time of year on caregivers who perform the greatest and noblest deeds–caring for loved ones who can no longer care for themselves[...]
Today begins Caregiving.com’s 7-day Progressive Blog Party. Join us today through Saturday, December 11th. It’s a cook-free party; instead of dishes, we’re sharing comfort an[...]
This brief video is a wonderful tribute to the young men and women of Middlebury College (Vermont) who have adopted Butch, a man with cerebral palsy. If you ever wonder if anyone w[...]
Two quick reminders for FUN and Recognition … REGISTER, if you have not already, for the FREE Webinar – Can I Survive as a Caregiver…and is it too much to ask for[...]
Can I survive as a caregiver? By the way, is it too much to ask for a sprinkle of JOY? On November 10th at 2pm ET – one week from today, I will be conducting my first webinar[...]
There are moments in all caregivers’ lives when we wonder, “Can I survive as a caregiver?” And if we manage to survive, some may ask: “Is it too much to ask[...]
On Father’s Day in 1998, I visited my father in the nursing home to celebrate his special day. Except we couldn’t agree on whose special day it really was! “Oh, I’m glad you’re her[...]
If you are 30, or older, you might think this is hilarious! When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they wer[...]
