About 15 years ago, I was semiretired and looking for something to do. My good friend, who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, was in need of some part-time assistance, and I offered my services. It was a great match!At first, the caregiving was primarily minor … [Read more...] about Caregiving: A Spiritual Journey
Caregiver Solutions
Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
There are a lot of emotions that go into bringing a caregiver into the fold, whether that means hiring someone you don’t know to take care of a loved one or asking someone you do know, like a sibling, to act in a different capacity. Caregiving means establishing trust, and good … [Read more...] about Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their 80s. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage. Their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting that … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Questions A Child With A Loved One With Memory Issues Might Have
This is from Being In the Moment - a book by Karen Stobbe (available at beinginthemoment.org). It's an excerpt from a chapter written by Karen Stobbe’s daughter Grace. It is her perspective and opinion about growing up with her Grandma’s Alzheimer’s. Questions that may … [Read more...] about Questions A Child With A Loved One With Memory Issues Might Have
Colorful Days – Could Your Loved One Benefit From A Day Program
The days of caregiving and hours at home can get long. Or, perhaps you can’t be with your loved one during the day due to work or other demands. An adult day program might be just the thing your loved one needs to meaningfully pass the time while still living at home.An adult day … [Read more...] about Colorful Days – Could Your Loved One Benefit From A Day Program