A sense of purpose. We all need a sense of purpose and we forget that this need does not go away as we age. Yes, the social interaction provided by Assisted Living (AL) communities does on … [More...]
Caregiving
Dealing With Grief Relief.
I hated my mother’s wheelchair. It was heavy, cumbersome and crazy difficult to get in and out of my SUV. I was worried that the time was … [More...]
Sorrow and Joy. So often these two emotions live side-by-side in our life as caregivers.
You may have seen my social media posts last week about the death of my mother. Her passing was swift, peaceful and completely unexpected. I … [More...]
Resources
Frustrated By Your Inability To Find A Clinical Trial?
Rare Patient Voice Can Help. Rare Patient Voice (RPV) has a mission: to empower patients and caregivers with rare and non-rare conditions to share their voices. They live out this mission by connecting … [More...]
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Caregivers and Care Recipients
Are you struggling to decide on what to buy your elder for the holidays? I am. Mom is almost 90 and let’s face it, doesn’t need much. Fortunately, Elizabeth Miller of the Happy Healthy Caregiver, spends hours each … [More...]
A Technology Tool That Doesn’t Require Your Senior To Have Any Technical Ability.
Sociavi, a simple way to communicate, share and engage with your loved one. The pandemic amplified the importance of technology and its ability for us to stay connected to our elders. It also showed us the … [More...]