Welcome to the 2020 Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide. I’ve tried to make your shopping a little bit easier by curating some of the best and most unique gift ideas for the family caregivers and care recipients on your list. I can’t wait for you to explore the guide and discover new products, small businesses, […]
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own The United States currently has 53 million family caregivers*. That’s over six times the population size of New York City! Since 2015, the caregiver community has grown over 20%. This is partly due to our aging adult population living longer and
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I just wanted a hug. Normally hugs are free for the taking but not during this Covid-Pandemic. Grief is lonely and during 2020, it’s even lonelier. My mom passed away earlier this month at the age of 82. While not a surprise, since mom has been declining for many years, it’s still heartbreaking. I do
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. How have you been doing with your fitness routine during this pandemic? When I was working outside the home, I was such an avid gym person. I liked how it got me up and out of the house. I was so
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. With the coronavirus pandemic, so much of life is out of our control. Here are just a few examples that have impacted our family: I have no control over when my employment furlough will end and the outcome. My son had
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The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast has featured 45 caregiver spotlight episodes! More than ever, during this coronavirus pandemic, I have been wondering how these former and active family caregivers are coping with the change and additional responsibilities. The best way to find was to reach out and ask! I asked them a few different questions
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Communication brings people closer together…. even when we are physically distant. While we are limited with what we can do to support our family members and each other during this pandemic, we do have options. I’ve witnessed many people embracing technology since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are several things I hope
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Below is a replay of a live coaching call held on April 18, 2020. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I partnered up with my health trainer, Ashley Poptodorova of A&A Wellness, to share practical advice on how to overcome self-care challenges. We categorized our presentation into four themes: Focus on what you CAN
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I suspect many of us will be shipping or delivering gifts to mom and dads this year for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We all want to avoid unintentionally spreading COVID-19 to our loved ones who have an elevated risk of serious illness and even death from this virus. Giving the Best Gift It certainly
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Perhaps I’m in the minority, but I’m actually not miserable sheltering in place with my family of four. I don’t have the Boredom Blues. In fact, I may actually be (dare I say) – happier. While I consider myself an ‘outgoing introvert’, I’m surprised that I’m not freaking out about my weekly routines being abruptly
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