I heard this idea on the We Can Do Hard Things podcast the other day. Oftentimes caregivers (and others) are fiercely independent - thinking they need to take care of…
This is not a test - there is no right answer. First, I saw a face - two eyes and a large mouth. Then I saw a bikini. Then I…
My sister and I had a trip to the beach planned for six months. The night before we were leaving she got COVID - and not a mild case. I…
Sometimes we do not agree with a medical professional's advice or diagnosis. Sometimes we just want confirmation of what could be seen as “bad news” especially when a diagnosis can…
As promised, I am following up on last week’s blog about preparing for medical appointments. Many of us have waited months for a specialist appointment, and we sometimes walk in…
Many people wait weeks or months to get a medical appointment and yet walk in to the doctor’s office unprepared. I want to share a couple of tips for making…
Over one million Americans live in nursing homes. Many families have to make the hard choice to place a loved one. If you have done this, you know this does…
Let's start with the definition. What is gaslighting? It is a term tossed around frequently these days, usually in the context of a relationship. Basically, it is when someone manipulates…
Say what? I don’t want a legacy of caregiving. I hear you, you did not sign up for this. Most of my clients did not. When “forced or obliged” into…
Perhaps you have heard 1 in 3 of us have or will have cancer in our lifetime. Given that, it would be helpful to learn to talk about cancer in…