Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of 9-11 Warning: This is not my typical post. Whether you paid attention or not, it was hard to get through the weekend without knowing…

Research shows long term caregivers suffer on average two additional health conditions that arise during long term caregiving: back issues due to lifting, increased anxiety and depression, etc.  Caregivers are…

I got a call from my mom saying, “I just called 911, I fell and am in a lot of pain. I have to go now, the ambulance is coming.” …

“Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself.” Ravikant When we disappoint ourselves, we risk our self-esteem. Poor choices and disappointing ourselves when we make excuses shape our…

I saw a picture that a friend posted online and thought, “Wow, how did she get up there?  That is a lot of bumps to climb.” The answer - one…

There are several obstacles that get in the way of careving. I hear about them daily and have experienced many myself. The common ones: arguing with reality, not feeling what…

What do you wish would change and how to get unstuck? As caregivers I know you have a list of things you wish would be different... your loved one would…

Almost all caregivers who are taking care of a close family member long term have asked me the same question. It is not something people ask lightly. Many feel guilty…

Caregiving, like relationships, often go through stages or seasons. Often when caregivers start their journey there is typically some eagerness, enthusiasm, an attitude of wanting to help and or to…