Protect Your Own Wellbeing
Protect Your Own Wellbeing When every day revolves around caregiving, it’s easy to forget your own identity outside that role. […]
Emotions
It’s Not a Lie. When telling the truth is cruel. How not to deal with big memory gaps
I’m not gonna lie I cannot find a graceful way to approach this topic. But having hashed through this over
Grief Has No Timeline
Grief has no timeline One August 17, I was in my Downtown 6th floor office working on social media posting.
What we say to someone with dementia matters
Tips for talking with a person who has dementia Do you remember . . ? Instead of the connection you
Effective Conflict Resolution in Caregiving
Resolving Conflicts in Caregiving Conflicts are bound to happen in providing care for another. Your loved one takes issue with
Good Morning Questions to Ask Yourself
“Judge someone by their questions, rather than by their answers.” This quote from Voltaire, is saying the right kind of
Wallet
When I’m staying in a hotel I make a point of picking a spot to stack the really important small
The Ladybug Started It
I was on my way home from a grocery run, when I saw it. A garage sale sign! A sharp
Mistakes Happen – Keep Moving
Mistakes happen. Caregivers – especially beginners — are sometimes fearful of making a mistake. As a caregiver, we need to