Is it possible there is one last lesson for you on this caregiving journey? Many of you are feeling exhausted...
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Permission: Do something you do not want to do!
Lisa Madsen
/ October 10, 2021
What you ask? You may be thinking…I have to do things every day that I do not want to do....
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Thoughts on Napping
Lisa Madsen
/ October 4, 2021
I took a nap at 230p on a Wednesday. No big deal right? Wrong. You aren’t "supposed" to take naps...
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Day of Gratitude and Respite with Myself
Lisa Madsen
/ September 27, 2021
Last Thursday I intentionally planned for a three-hour respite from my life. I packed a picnic lunch, my journal, and...
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Caregiving can be super stressful and rewarding at the same time
Lisa Madsen
/ September 24, 2021
You all have heard the expression, “both/and”. That is what I am talking about. People don’t often like to hear...
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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9-11
Lisa Madsen
/ September 12, 2021
Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of 9-11 Warning: This is not my typical post. Whether you paid attention or not,...
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“It’s my turn to hurt,” my client said…
Lisa Madsen
/ August 29, 2021
Research shows long term caregivers suffer on average two additional health conditions that arise during long term caregiving: back issues...
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Caregivers, I was unexpectedly in your shoes – again
Lisa Madsen
/ August 23, 2021
I got a call from my mom saying, “I just called 911, I fell and am in a lot of...
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What if you could change your reputation?
Lisa Madsen
/ August 18, 2021
“Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself.” Ravikant When we disappoint ourselves, we risk our self-esteem. Poor...
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How Did She Get Up There?
Lisa Madsen
/ August 3, 2021
I saw a picture that a friend posted online and thought, “Wow, how did she get up there? That is...
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Selecting Content Digital Learning Empire State University
Lisa Madsen
/ July 29, 2021
Students then utilize latitude and longitude co-ordinate to locate cities in other countries. By stating “The city is located at...
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The obstacle course of caregiving
Lisa Madsen
/ July 27, 2021
There are several obstacles that get in the way of careving. I hear about them daily and have experienced many...
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What do you wish would change and how to get unstuck?
Lisa Madsen
/ July 12, 2021
What do you wish would change and how to get unstuck? As caregivers I know you have a list of...
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Top Question I Am Asked By Caregivers
Lisa Madsen
/ July 10, 2021
Almost all caregivers who are taking care of a close family member long term have asked me the same question....
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What stage of caregiving are you in?
Lisa Madsen
/ June 20, 2021
Caregiving, like relationships, often go through stages or seasons. Often when caregivers start their journey there is typically some eagerness,...
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The door was locked today
Lisa Madsen
/ June 16, 2021
I missed my yoga class today. I was one minute late and the door was locked. I threw a fit...
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You can’t always wait for the storm to pass but you can learn how to dance in the rain.
Lisa Madsen
/ June 8, 2021
Caregiver - what do you REALLY want? Are you scrolling right now (of course you are or you would not...
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As a caregiver what if you had the answers??
Lisa Madsen
/ May 31, 2021
As a caregiver what if you had the answer?? Have you ever noticed when you think you know the answer or...
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Caregivers – do you dream of having a life and taking good care of your loved one at the same time?
Lisa Madsen
/ May 24, 2021
My clients tell me they can’t do both, but I disagree. My clients feel often trapped - like they can...
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Caregiver – do you fear for your’s or your loved one’s future?
Lisa Madsen
/ May 17, 2021
Most caregivers do. You didn’t sign up for this. It has been a roller coaster: most days are unpredictable. That...
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