If I’m not a caregiver… then who am I?
As people, we define our identities by what we do. For so many in the caregiving world, being a caregiver becomes an all-encompassing, all-consuming role. So, when the caregiving journey ends, either suddenly or expectedly, many caregivers are left with the question, “Who am I now?”
Read MoreImportant Legal Documents for Elder Care
It’s easy to put this off. Many people don’t think about these documents until they are needed. Of course, if even one of these documents are not available when it’s…
Read MoreAbout My Caregiving Experience
I was often asked, “what’s the difference for LGBT caregivers, and I would always respond well, not much really, because we all just want to be able to care for…
Read MoreLife After Caregiving
There are two prevalent aspects to caregiving that everyone experiences. There’s a beginning and an end; in most cases, we are unprepared for either of these life-changing events. Then that…
Read MoreThe Art of Self-Compassion
Every caregiver knows they need to take better care of themselves; easier said than done. Setting a daily intention for yourself can lead to better health and wellness while learning…
Read MoreSome Hard Earned – and Learned – Lessons
From Guest Author CJ Golden
Read MoreRipples from the Edge of Life with Roland Chesters
December 1 is World AIDS Day and Roland Chesters was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2006 and given two weeks to live at the time of his diagnosis. In his book,…
Read MoreAlz You Need
I remember it well, my senior year in High School and the anticipation of graduating and heading off to college. Graduating from High School and moving on to College represents…
Read MoreHow to Care For Yourself When Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s
The first step in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is caring for yourself. After all, you can only give away something you already possess. Yet taking care of a person…
Read MoreHow to travel the world in your 60s
Just because you are getting older it doesn’t mean that your traveling days are over. Of course, you might need to slow down a bit and work around your physical…
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