by chession | Dec 6, 2019 | Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, General Ideas and Support, Grandparents / Kinship Caregivers as Parents, New to Caregiving, Self Care for the Caregiver
My caregiving journey is challenging, but I do not journey alone, and my best is enough. Family Caregiver Holidays can be wonderful. And, holidays can be stressful – especially if you are a caregiver. Here are five quick tips to help you manage the season. 1. Plan any...
by jgirodat | Dec 2, 2019 | Caregivers Connect, Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
The path of caregiving is fraught with twists and turns and ups and downs and most often, unique in and of itself. That path can be challenging in its navigation. John Gormley of Salem officially stepped onto the path of caregiving for his wife Collette 5 plus years...
by jgirodat | Nov 25, 2019 | Caregivers Connect, Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
The path of caregiving is fraught with twists and turns and ups and downs and most often, unique in and of itself. That path can be challenging in its navigation. Brendan and Kay Walsh of Salem are facing the uncertainty of their path ahead but they are facing it...
by chession | Mar 8, 2019 | New to Caregiving, Self Care for the Caregiver
Women, particularly those over 40, increasingly find themselves in the role of caregiver to an aging parent, often while raising their own children AND working outside the home. Many find themselves without much of a support system as they work to balance daily...
by bartlett | Apr 2, 2018 | New to Caregiving, Resources
Because it’s always too soon until it’s too late. Whether it is denial, avoidance or procrastination some of us just plain don’t want to deal with an issue that is as intensely emotional as considering completing End of Life wishes documents. Unfortunately as...
