I’m writing this on Christmas Day, 2020. It’s my first Christmas without my husband of 43 years. He died earlier this year of COVID-19, but in reality, he’d been “gone” for longer, with dementia. He is infinitely better off as, ironically, am I, and I am genuinely happy for him, for his spirit. But if […]
Hiring a professional caregiver can stir up a lot of emotions. I have heard everything from relief and a breath of fresh air, to fear of someone in...
The holidays are the perfect time to connect with family, friends, and loved ones. The holidays are the time to be joyful. This year, unfortunately, rings different. The...
Another growing concern brought on to us by COVID-19 is the surprising uptick in reported cases of elder abuse during this time. Experts say the reasoning behind this...
Dealing with a parent’s dementia is difficult especially when it has taken a drastic decline. Vic Railton, a caregiver, shares her experience witnessing her mom’s uphill battle with...
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused uncertainty, fear, and anxiety for a lot of people, which can be detrimental to anyone’s mental health. Now that we are going slowly...
The COVID-19 situation is an unprecedented time for everyone. People of all ages are at risk of contracting the Coronavirus, with seniors being the most vulnerable and at...
Respite is defined as: for family care partners who provide ongoing care to someone with a chronic or disabling condition or for a family facing undue hardship or...
Respite – taking a break from caregiving is so very important and is most effective if it is started early in the caregiving experience and is consistent throughout. ...
Palliative care has been defined as “interdisciplinary care that aims to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for patients with advanced illness and their families. It is...
Support groups can be helpful if you are facing a major setback in life, or if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It is important...
The Impact of grief on Society: While death is a normal part of life, our society doesn’t do well with the complications of grief that follow the death...
End of life is inevitable. We all die, whether it is expected or not. When we prepare for our own death in advance, we are able to relieve...
One simple practice a friend shared with me has kept me from becoming overwhelmed. It is simply, “Just focus on one thing. One thing.” When that feeling of...
Therapy is truly beneficial for your mental health. To ensure that you receive the most benefits out of a therapy session, you must consider the relationship you have...
When do friends become too much? Following yesterday’s blog, “Authentic Independence,” I mentioned being cautious of certain individuals. Though they may be friends, be aware and beware of...
Preparing for long-term care should be mandatory due to a lot of unexpected factors that could arise. Health care is expected to remain one of the biggest expenses...
The CARE Act passed the Nevada legislature largely with help from AARP in 2015. It employs three simple things to help family caregivers when their loved ones are...
The dictionary describes respite as, “A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.” Being a caregiver for an adult, whether that adult is a parent, spouse, child, other...
