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Everyone Needs to Ask SAMIE!
Ask SAMIE is a WCNfluener for sure! Ask SAMIE is a free on-demand assessment where you answer a few questions about the challenges an aging person and their family caregivers are facing and you receive recommendations for staying at home in the healthiest way possible!
Read MoreHow AlzAuthors is Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alz Authors is a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They work to raise awareness about dementia and to provide quality resources for families navigating these diseases.
Read MoreWebinar: Discover Who You Truly Are With Human Design
Join us on Tuesday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom and learn the art of Human Design with Alyssa Hawn and see an example of a completed Human Design chart. To register for the webinar, please use the Zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87217693727?pwd=Ymp0NmtNZ2hwc1hjT0MyMStXL2ZvQT09 Alyssa Hawn is an intuitive energy healer specializing in Human Design, ThetaHealing,…
Read MoreChair Yoga For Stress Relief!
Need some balance in your life? Do something for yourself with this FREE event from resident WCN University expert Ellen MacKay, Yoga 4 Caregivers Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. This class is for EVERYONE! Join Ellen for our Chair Yoga for Stress Relief class on Wednesday, September 20th at 9 am Pacific Time / 12 pm…
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 our loved ones as best as we can. But I’m not naïve as there were some differences for same-sex couples dealing with the medical and…
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 day comes, and caregiving ends. Even if you’ve had those honest conversations with your care partner (and I hope you do) and know their wishes…
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 the art of self-compassion. In this video, Christopher MacLellan talks about how learning The Art of Self-Compassion can help balance your caregiving day. Please visit…
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 a number of life shifting moments, but what is prevalent in our thoughts are one makes this transition, is this new found “freedom” as move…
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 facing cognitive decline can tax the abilities of even the most devoted among us. We can’t wave a magic wand and make the issues you’re…
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