How to live victoriously anyway.It has been said that every person’s life is a diary in which he or she means to write one story, and is forced to write another. That is, we plan for one way; we are forced to travel another. But what shall we say of those crushing … [Read more...] about When Disappointment Rains Down
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Living together, but making time for self-care
There can be positives and negatives for family caregivers who maintain their own separate living spaces. While it is a totally separate space to get away to, it can also mean more time spent on the road driving to see and care for the loved one, including late nights or early … [Read more...] about Living together, but making time for self-care
Learning to Grieve
My first act as a mother was to hold my newborn. The intense power of that moment solidified my emotional connection to my son. Then when I visited my grandmother in the hospital, my initial instinct was to take her hand in mine like I’d done countless times as a little girl. The … [Read more...] about Learning to Grieve
Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
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