A guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by Dr. Ashwini Bapat Ever get that sinking feeling in your stomach when you think about having “the talk” with your parents? You know, the one about where they’ll live, how they want to be cared for, and their medical wishes as they age. It’s awkward, emotional, […]
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This post is sponsored by MAIDeSITe. All opinions and statements are my own. I have met and coached several family caregivers lately who are experiencing pain or recovering from an injury due to helping their care recipient recover from a fall. Most family caregivers receive little to no training on helping their loved ones transfer,
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When my Dad died in the summer of 2014, I wished the world would stop spinning so I could catch my breath. While my Dad’s final hospitalization and decline, followed by hospice, was sudden in our eyes, the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving started months prior. In Spring 2014, my mom was intubated due to COPD-related
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A considerable part of the mission of Happy Healthy Caregiver is to fast-track family caregivers to resources. Your time is limited, and the information is scattered everywhere. Then, once you find something, you question if it can be trusted. I first became aware of Certified Senior Advisors(CSA) in 2016 when I took a virtual course
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Celebrating Moms and Dads – 2023 Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gift Guide Mark your calendars for this year’s parental holidays where we let our loved ones know how much we appreciate them. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th, 2023 Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th Some of our moms and dads are also family
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One of the top pain points for family caregivers is the need for training and education. Many family caregivers were tossed into a family caregiving role overnight or may have seen the need for more care coming but didn’t know what they didn’t know. Either way, family caregivers struggle to keep their heads above water.
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a guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by family caregiver Bonnie Habyan Dementia is no laughing matter. However, depending on the family situation, laughter can provide astounding relief for both the caregiver and the care recipient. Anyone dealing with an aging parent knows the physical, financial, and emotional tolls it takes. Caregiving is simply
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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. I’ve read less non-fiction this summer since I’ve been traveling with purpose (caregiver retreat, helping a grieving cousin, moving my daughter to Chicago) and traveling for fun (Amalfi Italy trip, Michigan getaway). If you
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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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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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