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The Missing Puzzle Pieces
Find the missing puzzle piece to the family caregiving journey! Never in a million years did I ever think I’d be caring for my 102-year-old mother. Just didn’t think about it. Sitting here thinking about the last 17 years and realizing there are several missing puzzle pieces to caregiving. Did you know that November […]
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6 Reasons to Appreciate Your Job As a Caregiver
You can appreciate your job as a caregiver, taking care of an aging loved one even though it’s draining, both physically and emotionally. It can be lonely, overwhelming and frustrating, and it often seems thankless. Despite all of this, you persevere and wake up every day to face new challenges and appreciate your job knowing […]
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12 Steps To Self Care Activities
Self care activities are a must for your serenity when you’re caring for an aged parent. As a family caregiver, the need for self care activities is essential to live a happy life. One self care idea that comes to mind is The 12-Step Program for caregivers. Now we just need a self care plan. […]
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Does God Have a Plan
Does God have a plan for The Family Caregiver? Does God have a plan is an interesting subject. One day I was searching online for help with anxiety as a caregiver. I came across Guidepost “Called to Be a Caregiver.” It took my mind off of what was troubling me and I began reading about […]
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Are You Taking Care of Your Back
I had to take a required class on ‘taking care of your back’ as one of my in-service mandatory trainings. Did you know that there are two different types of back pain? Acute back pain more than likely is caused from an accident or injury. Usually not long lasting. Chronic back pain seems to last […]
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Home Care Assistance
Home care assistance is on the rise. Who does your parent trust the most? Probably YOU! They trust you with their care before they trust a complete stranger. I’ve been providing care for my 100 year old mother for over 16 plus years. I’m constantly searching for new and better ways and products that’ll help […]
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Mad At God.
Mad At God? While living with my elderly mom of 98 I sometimes become overwhelmed and just don’t know which way I should turn or even how to make one decision and I become so mad at God. Yes, I became really mad at God because I felt like He wasn’t there to help me. […]
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Lord, one more time
ONE MORE TIME LORD, just let me remember. It’s a little before noon and mom is napping as I write. First thing on her mind this morning was remembering that it was my dad’s birthday. She has been remembering memories that she shared with my dad for several days now leading up to today, his […]