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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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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We’re not only saying goodbye to the year 2019 but also the decade! If I was labeling the decade I would definitely call it the ‘sandwich generation caregiving decade’. It started out with intermittent requests for help from my parents and Jason’s mom. In 2019, my children were in elementary school and now I’ll soon
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. Gratitude can propel your life in the direction you want it to go. According to Happify, there is real science showing the people who practice gratitude “experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and
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a guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by Kimber Westmore My Caregiving Medication Management Nightmare “What do you mean I’ve been giving my mom twice the dosage prescribed?” I could hardly keep my composure as I sat in the examining room next to my wheelchair-bound mother. She could barely catch her breath. “Yes, you
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September is Self-Care Awareness month. Being intentional with self-care habits takes time so it makes perfect sense that we need a dedicated month. While my hope is all family caregivers sprinkle flecks of self-care into each and every day, we all can use a jump start. I am grateful Self-Care Awareness month is September because
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I love to read and I only want to read good books. Actually make that great books. Who has time to read a bad book?! As family caregivers who juggle many responsibilities, reading can be a great escape from a life that can just feel a bit too real at times. Back in 2014, when
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This post is sponsored by Depend® brand. All opinions and statements are my own. Look for a special invitation from Depend to join a private Facebook Group for anyone impacted by incontinence. Yoga has been around for ages. Experts and self-proclaimed yogis swear by the mental and physical benefits. And yet, for years, I’ve been
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I am a work in progress when it comes to my spiritual journey. Here’s what I know for sure, the more I lean into God, the better I feel about myself and all the areas of my life. As family caregivers, events taking us away from our homes can be a struggle. For some leaving
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I have a confession to make. The Happy Healthy Caregiver Caregiver Spotlight episodes where listeners and family caregivers share their stories help me as much as I’m hoping they help others. Let’s call it a win/win or a ‘twofer’. As the podcast host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver show, I have the privilege of helping
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