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WHERE TO FIND THE HELP YOU MIGHT NEED AS A CARER
When you take on the role of carer for a loved one, it’s important to do your research so as to not be surprised by the amount of work that it takes. But…
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A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
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…
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GIVE FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE
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,…
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AVOIDING BURNOUT AS A CAREGIVER
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…
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4 SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER LONG TERM CARE
The time may come when you should consider whether or not you need long term care. Long term care can provide huge benefits, while waiting too long can make life much more difficult.…
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3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME
Choosing a nursing home is not something we want to think about in advance. To do so is to acknowledge that we’re getting older, we’re sick, or we’re less independent than we once…
