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 overwhelm starts creeping into my consciousness, I literally say out loud, “One thing, Vic. Just one thing.” Hearing that simple phrase re-centers my head and my next […]
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...
The dictionary defines grief as, “Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone’s death.” “Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to...
Many people are born with an innate sense of selflessness; one that motivates people to go out of their way to help others before they help themselves. We...
The truth of the matter is, when you are a caregiver, you go beyond your job. You go beyond yourself. You become a nurturer and a healer. You...
Family caregiving takes many forms. Some caregivers take a parent to doctors’ appointments and pick up prescriptions. Others become 24/7 caregivers, proving for all needs of a family...
When we were kids, we could not wait to get behind the wheel to be free to go where we wanted. Now ride sharing is becoming increasingly popular....
One of my elderly friends, Rachel, let her adult son move in with her while he experienced hard times. It was natural for a mother to take care...
As people do, we find ourselves open to the advice of others. While expecting a child, we prepare ourselves. We raise our families, relying on input from parents,...
If you try to handle caregiving responsibilities by yourself, it will lead to stress-related health problems and even pre-mature death. It’s important to reach out to form a...
Each day caregivers are confronted with thousands of tasks. It can feel overwhelming. It is stressful. As a caregiver in Canada related in a recent article in CBC...
Do you need support with everyday tasks? Including things like getting out of bed, getting to the bathroom, showering or bathing, help with getting dressed, organizing or taking...
“You don’t have to actually say goodbye, but you can all prepare for the parting that eventually comes.” Life is a tapestry of many threads. Sometimes it comes...
The impact caregiving has on the workforce is often ignored. Those who care for a family member at home and have a full-time job are often strained beyond...
I know from experience while I was a caring for my mom, that when you are a caregiver you have little time and lots of questions. Many of...
