A guest post written by Hollie Mealy for Happy Healthy Caregiver Along with a family recipe, there is usually a story or memory. Food to me evokes an emotional response. I’m reminded of where I last ate that particular meal or with whom I shared it. I remember the warm belly hug I got when […]
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Welcome to the 2021 Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide. I want to make your shopping a little bit easier by compiling some of the best and most unique gift ideas for the family caregivers and care recipients on your list.
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. When I first became a primary caregiver for my mom, I was clueless. After years of being a caregiver and coaching other caregivers, I’ve learned many little things that have helped make the care journey smoother. Every November we recognize caregivers
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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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