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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.
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.
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”
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...
Celebrate Caregiver Month!
November celebrates National Family Caregiver month and is a time to celebrate, recognize and reward family caregivers for all you do
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.
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!
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
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.
In the News
A new article highlights the benefits of focusing on what the remaining strengths and abilities of a loved one with dementia rather than the losses and what they CANNOT do anymore.