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Self care is not selfish

Information, training and tips that help you STAY HEALTHY AS A FAMILY CAREGIVER!

Physical self-care.
Tips on finding the time to eat well, rest, keep doctors’ appointments, exercise.

Mental well-being.
How to avoid burnout by reducing stress, fatigue, anxiety, guilt, loneliness.

Spiritual fitness.
Ways to help yourself believe that you are enough, you’re doing the best you can, and it is ok to ask for help.

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Health Conditions

Don’t Wait … Communicate!

One of the best things we can do for our loved ones is to be open with their healthcare practitioners

Dementia
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Health Conditions

Around the Purple Table

When you care for a loved one with dementia, hearing or vision problems, PTSD or another debilitating condition it may be scary or seem impossible to go out to eat at a restaurant.

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Are you Prepared?

Unfortunately disaster can happen anywhere and anytime so it is in our best interest to be prepared for the “just in case”

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Help with Hoarding

How do you know if it is clutter or hoarding? How do you approach the topic with your loved one? Where to start when intervening? There are many resources in our community that can help with question...

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Celebrate Caregiver Month!

November celebrates National Family Caregiver month and is a time to celebrate, recognize and reward family caregivers for all you do

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Seasonal

Take Time for Holiday Tips

Holiday season has arrived and with that can be some stressful times especially when you are caring for a loved one.

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Technology

Technology Talk

Today, I would like to share some other ways that we use/could use technology with our loved ones every day and a temporary grant that can help you obtain them!

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Seasonal

New Year, New… Caregiver!

This new year start something YOU have wanted to do that maybe you haven’t been able to because of your care giving journey

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Seasonal

Keep Warm, and Safe, This Winter

It’s that time of year again when the air is cold, the weather is unpredictable and we need different precautions to keep our loved ones safe.

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Curl Up with a Good Book

Do you like to get lost in a good book? Are you looking for more time to take a break and read? Books can be a great distraction whether you enjoy fiction or non-fiction, educational subjects or biog...