a guest post written by Presley Kappana While everyone’s caregiving journey is different, many people become caregivers later in life; but my journey started sooner than expected. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, my grandmother was not only my guardian but my best friend. We did everything together from snowshoeing to banana bread baking, and I […]
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This post is sponsored by Depend® Brand. All opinions and statements are my own. 2020 has been filled with so much grief. I certainly anticipated some grief this year yet so much of this grief came as a complete surprise. How much more loss can we all handle in one year!? When I hear ‘grief’,
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I just wanted a hug. Normally hugs are free for the taking but not during this Covid-Pandemic. Grief is lonely and during 2020, it’s even lonelier. My mom passed away earlier this month at the age of 82. While not a surprise, since mom has been declining for many years, it’s still heartbreaking. I do
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This post is sponsored by LifeStation®. All opinions and statements are my own. When we think of a negotiation, we usually think of making a large purchase, like a car or a home, or perhaps watching a nail-biting hostage situation on the big screen. While caregiving can sometimes feel like we are being held hostage,
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This article has reposted with permission from the American Society on Aging. An abridged version of this article first appeared in their March/April 2020 ASA Today publication. During one of my visits to Northern Michigan from Georgia this past winter, I recorded all the tasks that go into just one of my sister’s days as
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This post is sponsored by HandsFree Health™. All opinions and statements are my own. When someone we love begins to need help, our natural inclination is to do as much as we can for them. While the intentions are good, over a longer period, our continual help does not sustain a happy and healthy life
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This post was written in partnership with Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover. All opinions are my own. We are all going a bit stir crazy right now. Most of us have been sheltering in place for ten or more weeks! Sure, we get out to do the essential grocery shopping trips but when is the
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With so much heavy news right now, I am appreciative of those who are sharing what is going right in the world. Since being featured in a Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast episode, good things have happened to some of our family caregivers. Let’s celebrate the good news!
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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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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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