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”
Tag Archives: health
Thank you!
I have so much on my mind but I don’t know how to get it out. I’m still emotional from seeing my Mom last month. Covid stole a year from us but dementia didn’t win because she reacted to me when she saw me. She knew I was her baby. Words can’t describe the hugContinue reading “Thank you!”
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”
Tip Tuesday
♡ Caregivers do you know the generic and brand name for your loved ones medications? ♡ Are you told both names when reviewing medications?
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
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”
Caregiver Reminder
Good Morning Caregivers and Supporters! Do you have any daily affirmations, quotes or songs that get your day started right? One of mine is, I am a conqueror!
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…..”