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A Day in the Life for My Sister Susie – Our Mom’s Primary Caregiver

This article has reposted with permission from the American Society on Aging. An abridged version of this article first appeared in their March/April 2020 ASA Today publication. During one of my visits to Northern Michigan from Georgia this past winter, I recorded all the tasks that go into just one of my sister’s days as

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Part 1 of 2: Where are they now? Former Podcast Guests Share Their Impacts From COVID-19

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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Caregiver Self-Care Can’t Be Just a Passing Thought … It Must Be a Priority

a guest post written by Rick Lauber Why do family caregivers focus much of their time, energy, and resources assisting an aging parent but, frequently, completely overlook providing themselves some help and support? There are various reasons: A family caregiver may feel that caring for an aging senior may be completely his/her own responsibility (mentally justifying

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Protecting You and Your Family from a Virus (including the Coronavirus)

The spread of the Coronavirus disease is creating a steady unease. Sadly, a nursing home in Washington state has become the US epicenter of the Coronavirus. From what is known, the virus primarily puts our elderly, very young, and those with weakened immune systems at great risk. However, we all play a part in spreading

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