a letter by Heather Zoccali; republished for Happy Healthy Caregiver with permission Dear “Invisible Army”, As we approach National Family Caregivers Month I want you to know I am here for you. I am your advocate, defender, and non-judgemental friend you may lean on. I hear your secret cries in the shower, cars, and bathroom […]
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When the throes of caregiving entered our lives, my husband Jason and I were at the peak of our careers. We had just emerged from the early childhood raising years, and we’re working hard at promotions and bonuses. We saw the caregiver mudslide coming, but we still weren’t prepared for the physical and emotional turmoil.
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This post is sponsored by Carewell. All opinions and statements are my own. When I started writing about self-care for caregivers – most of my posts focused on ‘Physical Self-Care.’ Top-of-mind topics included tips and resources to infuse regular exercise, healthy eating, and quality sleep. In recent months, I’ve been broadening my resources to encompass
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One of the traits I inherited from my mom was my passion for reading. Books have always been in the background of my life. Mom collected first edition books, wrote a cookbook and series of children’s books, and read aloud to us as kids. We wanted to honor her appreciation for the written word and
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I’m proud to be an Ambassador for the No Barriers Caregiver Program and a volunteer retreat leader. I just returned from an amazing ‘train the trainer’ multi-day pack trip outside Cody, Wyoming. I knew going in that it would be a bonding experience for us as retreat leaders and be a mock caregiving retreat allowing
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This post is sponsored by Clearday at Home™. All opinions and statements are my own. Do You Need Clearday At Home? Clearday at Home is a monthly membership service providing an interactive platform for dementia care recipients and their caregivers to feel confident in providing care at home. I introduced this product to you in
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. A few weeks ago, I participated in a live virtual event entitled “The Empowered Caregiver.” The free digital experience was hosted by SheKnows, an organization all about helping women care for themselves and their families. Our interactive hour was sponsored by
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I have fantasized about being a full-time entrepreneur for over six years. The reasons have changed, but the mission has remained consistent. Now that I’ve been living my best entrepreneurial life for the past couple of weeks, it feels surreal. On my last day, I drove my husband’s Jeep Wrangler to the office to turn
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This post is sponsored by Hero. All opinions and statements are my own. As a family caregiver, the task of sorting, dispensing, and refilling medications is overwhelming. Then, there is the issue of remembering if the medication and supplements were taken. It’s a lot to think about! My mom was on a cocktail of different
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When the flowers and trees start blooming, I begin making lists on my phone and on post-it notes about what items to include in this year’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift guide. This is one of my favorite posts to put together because finding the right collection of gifts that says ‘thank you’ or
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