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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A guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by Perry Rickard In August 2018, my grandmother lost her husband of 71 years. Before he passed, I drove my grandmother, Ooma, as I called her, to and from the hospital. When we got home, Ooma’s first priority was to check on her plants and ceramic hippos.
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a guest post written by Dean Cook with permission to share with the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community When I was just a young boy, I remember asking Mom, “Why does Granddad shake like that? Where does that come from?” The time had come for her to share some things about her dad,
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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a guest post written for Happy Healthy Caregiver by family caregiver, Jennifer Lagemann I’ve been through home care from three different perspectives and want to share some quick tips on how to make your home care experience seamless and stress-free. As the primary caregiver of a loved one, I’ve learned that home care is only
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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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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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a guest post written by Gina Martin, found of the Bob & Diane Fund My name is Gina – and I am a daughter of Alzheimer’s. Saying this make me feel like one of those characters in a movie standing in front of a room full of addicts. Not that I would ever compare having
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a guest post written by Amy Bowie There are many things that remain the same even in this time of change. The scent of pine, the glistening snow, a chilly breeze, a fire aglow. Hot chocolate, quilts, and peppermint sticks. It’s the simple things in life that we delight. The holly and mistletoe,
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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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