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May 26, 2022

Traveling with an older loved one is easier with proper preparation

Summer is a great time to get away with family and friends, especially after being separated for the past couple of years. Any getaway takes some planning, but traveling with an older loved one requires additional forethought and flexibility. But with a little extra consideration you and your loved one do not need to miss out on the fun. How do you best prepare for a trip with an older adult? Keep everyone involved

May 02, 2022

Good Self-Care and Fun Go Hand in Hand

How would you define fun? I’m talking about true fun, not just something idle or frivolous, or something that is marketed as being something you cannot live without. Having fun and finding joy is all part of good self-care. Fun increases our resilience and lifts our spirits. It can open up the creative parts of our mind that allow us to see our situation from a different perspective.

March 31, 2022

Change is Good: Overcoming the Monotony of Caregiving

Do you ever feel like time is standing still? That one day is just rolling into another and life feels dull? Caring for an older loved one can feel very much like that. Caregiving can be a life of routine, sameness, monotony and boredom. The everyday mundane tasks begin to take a toll on our emotional, mental and physical health.

March 02, 2022

Setting boundaries as a caregiver is important for you and them

Whether you become a caregiver gradually, or suddenly due to a crisis; whether you are a caregiver willingly or by default, taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of someone else. It’s difficult to set boundaries with our loved ones, family and friends, but learning to set boundaries is a sign of self-care and self-respect.