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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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”
Tip Tuesday
♡ Caregivers do you know the generic and brand name for your loved ones medications? ♡ Are you told both names when reviewing medications?
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
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”
Caregiver you are important!
Good Morning Caregivers and Supporters! Taking time for you isn’t selfish. Change your plan but don’t give up.
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”