Where is the safety net?
One giant misnomer in aging is that the government will protect us, that there is a safety net. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that is…
If you are actively caregiving – take advantage of support and resources available
If you are actively caregiving - take advantage of support and resources available Many millions of people woke up this morning to take care of loved ones in the US. …
In honor of Pride Month – Did you know…. –
The number of self-identified LBGTQ seniors (which does not count those closeted) is expected to double by 2030, from 1.5 million to 3 million in the United States, according to…
What exactly is FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and who qualifies?
Son holding father's hand at the hospital
There are a lot of misnomers about this federal program. I want to share some facts about it for my caregivers. One of my clients had to access this benefit…
2744 Steps Up The Mountain
My son and I climbed the Manitou Incline last week. This was a perfect situation to observe mine and other hikers' thoughts. The website states it takes an average of…
How to Maintain Your Sanity While Caregiving
Woman has depression with bewildered thoughts in her mind. Loss of short-term memory, difficulty concentrating, problems planning and pondering things are symptoms of dementia.
Let’s get real. Caregiving can be exhausting. It can wear you down. Give this a try. It takes *5* minutes max a day. You CAN find 2.5 minutes in the…
How to Amputate A Leg and Other Ways to Stay Out of Trouble (thank you Nathan Mullins)…aka How to Avoid Burnout
Caregivers do you consider yourself pretty rational most of the time? Maybe once in a while you lose it and become what some may call an “emotional tornado”? Yale University…
Monarch Butterflies: One Way to Stay Connected After Death
Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan, Mexico, millions are migrating every year and waking up with the sun.
Many people think after someone has died they can no longer stay connected. It may seem impossible - not true my friends. Relationships can continue - they are simply thoughts…
How To Get What You Want….Sometimes!
Two little cupcakes sitting on the bench
Most of us do not like to ask for help or ask for anything for that matter. Some people think they will be judged if they don’t “know” everything. I…
“I know where you went…”
“You snuck out, I know where you went…” Often times spouses of dementia patients get accused of theft, infidelity, or other“improper” behavior. This can be painful, but it helps if…
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