When a caregiver’s LIFE grows too overwhelming and stressful, it’s time to step away. What’s one guilt-free way to take a break from hands-on caregiving? Take a o[...]
We need to take a serious look at caregiver humor. It’s funny! Why aren’t you laughing? It’s not funny? Sure, it is funny! As caregivers, we owe it to ourselves a[...]
There are times when PWoDs (People Without Dementia) experience memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. While navigating the waves of uncertainty, caregivers encounter scary ye[...]
“It’s not funny… until enough time has passed.” For many of our life experiences, after a time, we can laugh. Of course, there are enough life tragedies tha[...]
And now, time for a little caregiver humor from Louise Fusfeld of Suburban Squirrel Productions (Gnawing Edge Comedy)… I always called my mom by the pet name, Tabinkers. Don’[...]
Mirror Mirror On the Wall – Who Is That Mimicking Me? One Sunday, while relaxing and catching up with the week’s mail, my husband, David, and I watched as my father got[...]
While caring for a loved one with dementia, there are painful moments, which make us wonder if we can go on. For some, within that pain, lies an opportunity for laughter. This is h[...]
How did I miss this Saturday Night Live (SNL) parody of Amazon’s Echo Silver for Seniors? This definitely will be me (maybe you?) all too soon! Until then, you’ll be la[...]
If we’re to survive, we caregivers must find something to laugh about. We’ll thrive and find joy each day, when we tap our well of caregiver humor. There’s much to laugh abou[...]
It’s not funny! Well, as a matter of fact, it is! Caregiving can be so intense at times, we’ll crack, if we don’t crack up. Caring for a loved one with dementia; in my case, my fat[...]
There are times when caregivers need to have the straight scoop on poop. Are you able to tell the difference among types of backmatter? Early detection could prevent a loved one wi[...]
