A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It’s a life changer. But, as I’ve learned in dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge is power. The more we learn about not only the illness itself, but the means of dealing…
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If you’re a caregiver, as I am, chances are good that your initial response to give from your abundance was, “yeah, right.” In fact, women are the caregivers of the world. We’re mothers, teachers, nurses, friends, sisters, and daughters and in these roles we care for others. We give until…
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Avoiding burnout as a caregiver is a necessary, but challenging undertaking. It is an unfortunate truth that many caregivers find themselves in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion at some point in the process. Caregiving is an extremely demanding job. Most caregivers have insufficient support and are the primary…
View More AVOIDING BURNOUT AS A CAREGIVERAging brings with it many challenges, but none more complex and overwhelming than elder care concerns. Choosing an elder care service is a big deal whether it’s for a loved one or yourself. Prevent and avoid potential pitfalls by learning what the most common problems are, and how to deal…
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Accepting aging is a life long process that becomes more urgent with each passing year. More than a decade ago, I entered the conversation about aging through the caregiving door. As I walked beside my mother in the last years of her life, the experience invited me to the table…
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Hiring a caregiver can be the perfect next step in maintaining your independence. An extra pair of hand can make all the difference in one’s quality of life. It is therefore wise to begin to think about your options as far in advance as possible. One of those options is…
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