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

Caring for an aging parent, COVID19, Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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Two Communication Apps to Help Caregivers

Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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Social Distancing Self-Care BINGO

COVID19, Creating ME Time, Happy Days

This post was written in partnership with Depend® brand. All opinions are my own. Sometimes we all can use a little push of encouragement to get out of our comfort zone. Right now, with sheltering in place and social distancing during the coronavirus, we are all encouraged to stay home and stay safe. With each

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Replay: Navigating the Self-Care Challenges of COVID-19 Coaching Call

COVID19, Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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Thoughtful Gift Guide for Our Moms and Dads (that you can ship or deliver!)

COVID19, Mental Growth & Hobbies

So many adult children don’t live close to their parents. I adore the idea of not having the additional hassle or expense of shipping or delivering a gift. This is how this gift guide came to be! Giving the Best Gift It certainly is the thought that matters. But winning with a gift brings joy

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Fun Family Activities to Fight the Boredom Blues

COVID19, Happy Days, Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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Celebrating Milestones While Social Distancing

COVID19, Happy Days, Support System

While many events have been postponed or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations still technically happen. I’ve spent much time over the past few weeks thinking of ways to honor and celebrate my son Jacob’s high school graduation. We all remember the pinnacle moments of the end of our high

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How to Feel Less Isolated While Social Distancing

Caring for an aging parent, COVID19, Support System

This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. As I’m sure you are all aware of, we’ve been instructed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to socially distance ourselves until we are told it is safe to do otherwise. Social distancing is defined as deliberately increasing the

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Sparking Moments of Joy

Caring for an aging parent, Guest Posts, Happy Days

a guest post written by Beth Marshall When my phenomenal mother-in-law, Mozelle (aka Mozie) was in her 70’s she began to struggle to come up with words. Sometimes she couldn’t remember if she’d had lunch or not. We didn’t think much of it. Everybody has moments where you walk into a room and can’t remember

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

Caring for an aging parent, Mental Growth & Hobbies

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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