Only caregivers understand the unique demands of each family's situation. In this guilt-ridden caregiver's case, a little help gave her a caregiver respite.[...]
Caregiver take a five-minute respite with a cup of coffee, tea, or ??? and enjoy these jokes. Laughter is the best medicine. A smile is better than a frown.[...]
Living liminal—in that in-between space, on the threshold is like living in a perpetual state of limbo. To climb over the obstacles, we need to let go of more than thoughts and thi[...]
Brenda Avadian shares her caregiver inspiration with a hike high in the Sierra mountains. What will you do for yourself to restore your sense of balance?[...]
How we care for ourselves impacts how we care for others. Four article excerpts help us take better care of ourselves while the fifth helps us plan for our future.[...]
Six in-home caregiver traits, including the ability to make caregiving fun will ensure your caregiver respite is worry free. The foundation begins with the caregiver who follows t[...]
Enjoy a virtual caregiver respite by viewing the live cameras of animals at the San Diego Zoo. If possible, also view with your care recipient for an interesting discussion.[...]
Caregiving - how we handle life's twists and turns - some may take us to the edge. Chanie Gorkin, a youthful sage, offers us two perspectives of living. Image: Poetry Nation[...]
There’s been a lot of attention paid to getting enough sleep. If we read enough of the published articles about sleep, five-hour sleepers are damaging their brains. By not al[...]
“A Memoir of Life, Love, and Caregiving” for a loved one after a paralyzing stroke. Kathi Koll lived the dream for six years with her real-estate developer husband befo[...]
