Perseverance

My parents experienced life altering ailments and I took care of my superheroes. I didn’t want to finish my degree. My Dad said we didn’t raise a quitter. I rewrote my game plan, 4 years later I was done. Caregivers have you rewritten your game plan?

Mindset Shift

I see a lot of angry and hurt caregivers talk about their loved ones knowing exactly what they are doing and the mistreatment is on purpose. Questions I want to ask them are; have you truly researched their illness, have you dealt with past issues you had with them or are projecting your hurt andContinue reading “Mindset Shift”

Choosing to grow

Hi Caregivers and Supporters. Being a caregiver affects you emotionally, mentally and physically but we have a choice to decide if we will grow through our experiences. Through the pain and the hurt I learned a lot from my parents and my experience. In the first week of my parents becoming unable to care forContinue reading “Choosing to grow”

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

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”

Open Wounds

Grieving is a never-ending cycle. It’s one of those things where when you get to step 3, you relapse, and you are back at step 1. Grief sneaks up on you at the craziest times. You can be sitting at work and suddenly, your next breath is taken out of your lungs. It hits youContinue reading “Open Wounds”