by jgirodat | Dec 9, 2019 | Caregivers Connect, Long Distance Caregiving, New to Caregiving
Small indicators are often the keys that open caregivers’ eyes to their parents decline. It is a new reality about their aging and no longer being able to manage their lives as before. Many times, it is easier to look the other way and pretend nothing has changed....
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 chession | Mar 28, 2017 | General Ideas and Support, Long Distance Caregiving, Resources
Caregiving can be stressful when you live close by or with a loved one but trying to care from a distance can not only make it more stressful in some ways but also more complicated and confusing. Whether you live 30 minutes away, in another state, across the country...
by bartlett | Mar 28, 2017 | Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, General Ideas and Support, Grandparents / Kinship Caregivers as Parents, Long Distance Caregiving, New to Caregiving, Resources, Self Care for the Caregiver, What’s New Out There
I recently heard about a caregiver support group that meets at my local hospital. What can I expect if I choose to attend and what are some of the benefits? It can feel intimidating if you’ve never attended a support group before but here are some things you should...