My clients tell me they can’t do both, but I disagree. My clients feel often trapped - like they can never leave home. Some caregivers also tell me they would…
Most caregivers do. You didn’t sign up for this. It has been a roller coaster: most days are unpredictable. That can be scary. When we are afraid it is hard…
Caregiver - What will you choose to ignore today that will make you stronger? When your loved one that you are trying to help says or does something unsavory, how…
I found myself thinking, “I have so much to be grateful for, I’m not allowed to be stressed.” Whaaaaat does that even mean?? I am human, we are human - …
I was on a run today, a very slow run. I felt tired before I started. I came across a very tired looking daffodil after a spring snow in Colorado. …
It’s ok to get a B-, I encourage it! Does this sound crazy? To some of my caregivers I promise it does. We live in a world of perfection. We…
Caregiver Lesson of the DayHave you heard the expression, “We teach what we need to learn”? I find myself in that dilemma today.Today I find myself procrastinating. Instead of doing…
#1 Caregiver complaint - There is no time for me!Clients who are caring for their loved ones with long term illness often report having no time for themselves and/or feeling…
A client reminded me that a year ago she lost her partner - in the beginning of the COVID lockdown. As she reflected on the year, she talked about the…
Last night I was on a family Zoom. We were trying a family book club for the first time. It was an epic fail. I’m not exactly sure why... likely…