Posted in:
I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer by continually discussing grief, but I do want to stay honest and transparent about the good, the bad and the ugly of the caregiving journey. Momma passed away in early January, and while we are no longer caring for her and miss her dearly, we are still […]
Posted in:
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The loss is still very fresh, as I started writing this just two weeks after momma passed away. However, I have been grieving my mother for several years — since the major stroke that probably started her dementia journey. Momma made great progress after her stroke and even learned how […]
Caregiving today looks much different than it did even a decade ago — and that’s a good thing. Technology has become a powerful partner for caregivers, offering tools that save time, reduce stress and help loved ones stay safe and connected. From simple apps to smart home devices, these tools don’t replace the human touch, […]
For several months, I couldn’t share stories about my caregiving journey. I didn’t want to talk or write about being a caregiver. I didn’t even want to share the status of my parents, for whom I provide care. I was angry and frustrated. I was most “frangry” at dementia. Dementia barged into our lives and […]
As we enter November, a month often centered around thankfulness, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how gratitude can be a powerful tool in the caregiving journey. While caregiving can be challenging, practicing gratitude not only lifts the spirit, but also can strengthen the bond between caregiver and care receiver. IT’S NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS […]
Caregiving comes with many daily challenges, but certain items can make that journey more manageable. The resources and solutions our family uses have varied over the years, based on my parents’ needs and changing circumstances, but here are some essentials you should consider having on hand: DISINFECTING WIPES AND PAPER TOWELS Because my parents can’t […]
There are days I must force myself out of bed to go take care of my parents — not because I’m as exhausted as I was before I retired from working full time, but because the journey is overwhelming. Watching the mental and physical decline of the two strongest people I have ever known, and who […]
