Our friend Fran is back with another post from the care recipient’s perspective, this time about gift giving. It’s important to note that she’s talking about little, every day kindnesses, not high-value gifts like jewelry, cash, or cars – those are a completely different story. Last Friday my home health aide/homemaker brought me coffee, as […]
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My journey through deep loss was also a transformation back into my heart. This deeply personal odyssey began with my husband’s spinal cord stroke that shook the very foundation of our lives. A long caregiving chapter had begun—a period marked by chaos and obstacles that tested my resilience and demanded introspection and understanding of
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So, how do we protect our loved ones in a world where the use of AI and voice replication has made discerning what’s real from what is fake even harder?
This is one of the challenges of caregiving in the twenty-first century that isn’t discussed enough.
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As the vibrant colors of blossoming flowers begin to pop up and the rains decrease, spring has arrived. For me, spring isn’t just a change in seasons; it’s a time of renewal in nature and within myself. It’s a perfect time to shake off the cobwebs in our minds and be open to the opportunity
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There are those who say attitude is everything. I don’t think attitude is everything, but our attitude has tremendous impact on how we see the world, our relationships and ourselves.
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