Author Archives: The Young Caregiver

MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

March is National Kidney Month. I have Polcystic Kidney Disease. It’s an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop in the kidneys. I’ve watched this disease affect my grandmother, father, aunt and uncle. Find out more at pkdcure.org

Caregiver Journal Available Now on Amazon

Most caregiver journals on the market are journals to document your loved ones illness. Plan of Action: How to Save Your Own Life is a true Caregiver’s Journal. This journal was made by a caregiver for caregivers. The author, Salena McKelvey shares her caregiving journey of unexpectedly taking care of her parents. In this journalContinue reading “Caregiver Journal Available Now on Amazon”

Caregiver Resource

Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters. Here is a great caregiver resource! AARP’s dedicated toll-free caregiving line is available to offer you personal support and resources on a variety of caregiving topics. https://t.co/zi9SO8Kerb

Caregiver’s Journal Coming Soon to Amazon

I’m excited to announce my first publication, Plan of Action: How to Save Your Own Life – A Caregiver’s Journal. The title was birthed on my 2018 vision board. I was speaking to myself about what needed to happen that year. In 2014, life hit my parents and I hard when they became ill atContinue reading “Caregiver’s Journal Coming Soon to Amazon”

Vaccination

Caregivers are you or your loved one receiving the COVID-19 vaccination? In August my Mom tested positive for COVID but was asymptomatic. It was a very scary time not knowing if all of a sudden her health would change. I decided I want her to receive the vaccination and she will be getting the firstContinue reading “Vaccination”

You Got This

You will experience self-doubt as a caregiver but know that you are doing your best. One morning I overslept and we missed a doctor’s appointment. My Dad told me to relax and just reschedule. He said you needed and deserved the rest. So I took a breathe, relaxed and got them ready for the nextContinue reading “You Got This”

Caregiving Taught Me…..

Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters! Caregiving has taught me alot about myself. It’s a selfless journey. One of the things caregiving taught me, it’s ok to be vulnerable and ask for help. I never liked asking for help, not even from my parents. But caregiving forced me to lean on and depend on friends andContinue reading “Caregiving Taught Me…..”

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Good evening Caregivers and Supporters! November is national Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Learn more about the various types of Dementia at Alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 2019 report that is very informative. #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #caregivers #family #hope