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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
Dear Caregiver - What if I am all sales-y and pushy?? No one likes that. I avoid going to car dealerships for that reason. I do not like to be…
Below is a list of things you will likely encounter. It may be helpful to think about them now. You may find yourself… *Needing to adjust to a new life…
Caregivers - How can you take back some of yourself in the process of caring for your loved one? *Evaluate your options…you do not have to do anything - it…
Misconceptions about Hospice In addition to coaching caregivers, I have been a hospice social worker for 12 years. I am passionate about educating about death and dying in America and…