Mr. Perry, AARP has reported in the US the number of unpaid caregivers have increased from 43.5 million in 2015 to 53 million in 2020. The percentage of people taking care of two people have increased from 18% in 2015 to 24% in 2020. In 2014, I became a full time caregiver to my parentsContinue reading “Dear Tyler Perry”
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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…..”
Medicare Open Enrollment
Good Evening Caregivers and Supporters! It’s that time of the year again. 2020 Open Enrollment Period started on October 15th and ends December 7th! Contact Medicare with questions, they are available to help you.
Durable Medical Equipment
Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters. My Dad was almost six feet tall and weighed more than me but with the use of medical equipment I turned two person jobs to one. My resources: hospital case managers & local medical supply stores.
Self – Care
Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters! Self- Care is so important for caregivers. How you feel comes out in your actions. Take your mini breaks until you can take a full day or weekend. #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #strokeawareness #selfcare #caregiverbreaks
Caregiver Resources
Here are some resources I learned about recently while at a caregiver summit and others I stumbled across as I was taking care of my parents. The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging mission is to build the capacity of our members so they can help older adults and people with disabilities live withContinue reading “Caregiver Resources”