“Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” Dale Carnegie
Tag: Healthcare
Motivation for the Caregiver….Quote #14
“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made… Read more Motivation for the Caregiver….Quote #14
Caregiving in a Rural Setting
Living in “Rural America” is gratifying. The sounds of clattering suburbia are replaced by serene quietness. Days and nights are… Read more Caregiving in a Rural Setting
Why do I feel guilty….caregiver guilt?
You became a caregiver to give your loved-one unconditional love, support, and quality care within the comforts of home. Your… Read more Why do I feel guilty….caregiver guilt?
How to Help a Caregiver
We caregivers are experts at keeping a “happy” face, even when times lack happiness and joy. Our constant smiles and… Read more How to Help a Caregiver
Respite care? Yes, please!
Whether you chose to be a caregiver or caregiving chose you, you’re now responsible for the well-being of another individual. … Read more Respite care? Yes, please!
‘Tis the CAREgiving Season: The holiday/caregiving balance.
I love the holidays! Decorations, glowing fireplaces, winter wonderlands, Bing Crosby, and gift-giving. Long chats with family of days gone-by… Read more ‘Tis the CAREgiving Season: The holiday/caregiving balance.
A Day in My Life as a Caregiver
10:00 PM….I transfer my grandmother from wheelchair to bed via hoyer lift and begin our nightly routine. Undress, bathe, dress,… Read more A Day in My Life as a Caregiver
Tips on being a caregiver AND keeping your sanity!
By now most of you know my story….30-something woman, B.S. degree in Chemistry, full-time caregiver for 11 years. How did… Read more Tips on being a caregiver AND keeping your sanity!
Caregiver stress….YES it’s real!
You have a B.S. in Chemistry….what do you know about caregiver stress? A lot more than you think. If you’ve… Read more Caregiver stress….YES it’s real!
