A calendar year can be like a book with the seasons being different sections. As family caregivers, one season can easily roll into another, sometimes without an intentional thought. Or perhaps we do think ‘I’d like to do that this summer’ but find when fall arrives we feel we squandered our summer and wonder what […]
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In the past few years, I have discovered the wide wonderful world of podcasts! From news junkies to entertainment seekers to those looking for personal growth and business training…there is certainly something for everyone! What is a podcast? A podcast is a digital audio file available on the Internet or as a download to your computer
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. After years of buying for the women in your life and limited time to shop, you may be challenged to find a Mother’s Day gift. Never fear, ideas are here! Below you’ll find a list of unique and thoughtful gift ideas you can present to the important women
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Caregiver burnout is real. According to WebMD, caregiver burnout is “a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned.” Family Caregivers can tend to burnout when they take on too much, put everyone’s needs before their own and have
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Teepa Snow engaged hundreds of Cobb County family Caregivers and further expanded their understanding of dementia. I had the privilege to hear Teepa – one of America’s leading dementia educators on dementia – at an event called ‘A Day with Teepa Snow: Today’s Voice for Dementia’ on Friday, March 31st at the Due West United
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I believe many Caregiving conflicts we have with others stem from unspoken expectations. A lack of understanding of personal boundaries. Think about your last Caregiving related conflict you had with someone. Was this the case? Was something this person expected you to do or say? Or, were you expecting them to do or say something? Do
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Recorded Caregiver Webinar As part of fulfilling my requirements to become a Certified Caregiving Consultant, I needed to facilitate an online chat, hold a phone support group call, or do a webinar. I chose to create a Caregiver Webinar as part of my ‘final’. (By the way, If you want more information on becoming a Certified
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We Had a YouTube Channel for Caregivers In the fall of 2016, my fellow global Caregiving advocate, Carole Brecht (author of The Artistry of Caregiving) connected with me to see if I was interested in creating an inspiring & uplifting Caregiving talk show with her on YouTube. After lots of phone and email conversations, recording
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Expert Interview – Tami Neumann & Cathy Braxton Meet Tami Neumann & Cathy Braxton, two ladies who are disrupting the aging industry and the way Caregivers communicate with those we care for who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. Tami & Cathy are on a mission to replace the overwhelming and frustrating communication techniques with something simple,fun, and
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A guest post written by Jessica Hegg. Being a Caregiver can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Most people giving care for loved ones don’t get paid – and many caregivers work full or part-time, or have children or other responsibilities that mean their life gets very, very stressful. It’s very
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