Coastal Grandma or Coastal Gran is an internet lifestyle trend that I can get behind. It’s essentially a self-care vibe. Coastal Grandma inspires an aesthetic surrounded by happy memories, comfortable environments, calming beach waves, and a sassy wardrobe. As far as I can tell this term was coined by TikTok creator Lex Nicoleta — a […]
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In this post, you’ll find six self-care and caregiving books you may want to add to your ‘to be read’ pile. Recently I put a hold on accepting new caregiving and self-care books because my ‘to be read’ pile is overflowing which makes me feel anxious. To be honest, I’m not reading as much thanks
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a guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by family caregiver, Jennifer Lagemann I’ve been through home care from three different perspectives and want to share some quick tips on how to make your home care experience seamless and stress-free. As the primary caregiver of a loved one, I’ve learned that home care is only
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Unique and thoughtful ideas for your special mom or dad for mother’s or father’s day are featured in this year’s gift guide. Happy shopping!
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Implementing a habit of journaling offers many benefits, including: Stress relief from processing our thoughts, experiences, and emotions Creativity boost , especially if you incorporate doodling and color A gift for future generations – your journal is essentially a written, treasured legacy of your life
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9 caregiving experts share their video stories about the women who inspire them as a way to celebrate Women’s History Month.
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Help for Solo Family Caregivers This post is sponsored by LikePaper from Ripple Health Group. All opinions and statements are my own. A US News and World Report article recently included part of my family’s caregiving story about coordinating a parent’s care with siblings. This article reminded me how LUCKY I am to share caregiving
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Intellectual self-care refers to taking care of one’s desire to understand, learn, and be curious. Like the other categories of self-care, intellectual self-care improves overall wellness. This post continues a regular blog series where I will feature a collection of caregiving and/or self-care books. Check out this latest bundle of books. As a bonus, I
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 5% of the US population experiences seasonal depression (known as Seasonal Effectiveness Disorder or SAD), and 10-20% experience what they call the winter blues. Winter is my least favorite season and yet I know it’s an important part of our natural cycle and that it doesn’t last forever. Like
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How to define and ask for the caregiving help you need from family, friends, neighbors, and professionals.
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