Get and stay organized! Caregivers are responsible for the well-being of care-recipients. Hectic schedules are bombarded by never ending lists… Read more Caregiving Quick Tip #1
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Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
Caregiving is a time-consuming responsibility that’s physically and emotionally draining. Sleep is a luxury enjoyed sparingly. Life is consumed by… Read more Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
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
‘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.
Pay your mortgage off early….on ONE income!
MORTGAGE. One word included in many household conversations. The mention of this sometimes unavoidable financial responsibility makes people cringe. Paying… Read more Pay your mortgage off early….on ONE income!
What? Only one income?
Having children, becoming a caregiver, health concerns, or divorce are scenarios that attribute to a single income household. How can… Read more What? Only one income?
How to live on ONE income and still have a life!
Being a full-time caregiver was a very rewarding experience. With that experience came sacrifice and creative budget management. My caregiving… Read more How to live on ONE income and still have a life!
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!
The Piney Chemist 