There are two talks we don’t want to have with our parents but both are necessary, the sex talk and the death talk. I’m in multiple caregiver support groups and a caregiver asked should I tell my loved one they are going to die. Caregivers responded no, never and one person stated I didn’t butContinue reading “Death Talk”
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Dear Tyler Perry
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”
Tip Tuesday
♡ Caregivers do you know the generic and brand name for your loved ones medications? ♡ Are you told both names when reviewing medications?
Dishwashers are magical!
Good Afternoon Caregivers and Supporters! I started using the dishwasher about two months ago and it gives me time to do other things. I don’t know why I never used one before, they are magical! Load the dishwasher and write in your Caregiver’s Journal, watch tv, take a nap or take a walk.
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 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 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!
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.
Adaptability
Good morning Caregivers and Supporters! Adaptability is a major component of being a caregiver. We change impossible to “I’m possible” every day. Have a great week! #theyoungcaregiver #dementia #strokeawareness #love #family
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”