It doesn't rhyme with purpose But that's what it is Or inspiration But that, too You've lost it. In the middle of everything else, that one thing, that oasis of sanity and resolve and purpose and inspiration; where everything else in the world that makes no sense...
When my mother had brain surgery to remove a tumor in May 2020, I thought that was the most difficult thing that could happen during the pandemic. I thought once she recovered from that my caregiving role would be over and I would go back to my life as a “normal” 20...
Caregiving will forever have a new outlook following the ongoing pandemic. From unpaid caregiving to the increased duties of professional caregivers, there has been little or no respite over this past year. And we still keep going, with many cities across the globe...
My 21-month caregiving ended a couple of months ago when my mother passed away. Since that time, I have thought about ways I could have done things better or been more prepared for the role I took on. I hope this is helpful. Never make the person you’re caring for...
As a health care provider and a person who has taken care of not one but two partners with cancer who passed away from their illness, the movie Patch Adams scares me. I don't want to run into that guy and his big huge clown nose and his clown shoes and the bike horn...
Many parents have to deal with bedwetting with their older child or teenager. Additionally, many adults experience bedwetting every night. In situations such as these, waterproof sheets are essential for making cleanup easier as well as making the child, teenager, or...
If you are visually impaired or blind (or caring for someone who is), modifying your house to fit your specific needs can make all the difference. It can allow you to move around more easily and complete day to day tasks in less time. While everyone is different and...
How we dealt with uncertainty, And a virus in our life, For fifteen years. And emerged as CONQUERORS. Science met Spirituality… with a tad bit of humour! Life was going on for me, like it does for most twenty something year olds. I grew up as the youngest and most...
A month before my grandfather William passed away, I sat beside him in the hospital, pushing a roll of uneaten sushi around a plastic plate. The rest of my family had gone in search of coffee while I remained behind, an increasingly regretful volunteer. My appetite...
As the spread of the coronavirus threatens our physical health, it is also becoming a real threat to our mental health. As Americans, it is not our norm to see our grocery store shelves empty and to be quarantined and unable to gather in large groups. When we...
Let’s talk about guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve ate the proverbial apple men and women have felt guilty. Sometimes that guilt is justified – we all know someone who has done something awful that they should feel guilty about – and sometimes it is just us being...
No one expects that at some point in your life you’ll have to pause your career to take care of someone. However, it happens more often than you might think. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, during the past year, more than 65 million Americans which...
It’s like being on a motorway, full of all kinds of vehicles, heading to wherever , with some , all even, needing to take a break at some point,for food, to refuel, a comfort break or whatever. But others, like us , have broken down at the side of the road. Attempts...
“I am in a bind. I have a problem and I need your help,” came the voice over the telephone. My husband and I had just sat down to a late night dinner after a long day of his highly concentrating work as a patent examiner and my juggling a new writing career and...
An open letter to my mother in law about what it's truly like taking care of her mother. Where should I start? Part of me is frustrated and angry with you. You and your brother promised your mother that you'd take care of her once she got old, and told her she'd...
I am 71 years old and have been taking care of my 36 year old daughter who was born with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome since her birth. She can't walk or talk and is only fed via g-tube feedings. And for the last year my husband, who helped care for our daughter, needs...
Caregivers are one of the most socially isolated groups in the United States. According to studies by AARP, NIH, and The Family Caregiver Alliance, 40%-70% of caregivers report depression and loneliness. Because our free time is such a precious commodity, it’s...
Without a shadow of a doubt, caregivers face incredible challenges. One of the many obstacles is navigating Medicare, as staying up to date with all the changes that happen annually is time-consuming. Below, we'll explain the changes going on with Medicare in 2020,...
Caregiving often means sleep disruptions, for both you and your loved one. Even when waking up is part of your regular routine -- you need to administer medication at regular intervals, for instance -- getting back to sleep and getting the rest that you need (and...
Caregiving career is one of the most humane jobs, especially in the Western world. The fundamental reasons being that very old people know less how to care for themselves. Their children might be very busy or engaged bigwigs in town. So, accommodating them might be...
Are you a caregiver of a senior? Have a look at these gadgets that will help you in your caregiving journey. Video surveillance camera You want to go for grocery shopping or to a friend’s home, but you don't want to leave the elderly alone. So, what is the way out?...
Well I’ll have to say I’m guilty .. I put my hubby first when he had a stroke and heart attack, open heart surgery, vascular surgery and gall bladder surgery that went bad, and amputation and many other health issues .. over a ten year period .. It would take a book...
This is a lyric I wrote when Rick was in a nursing home for several months.. We had this conversation Can't Stop The Tears What's the matter babe Just try and talk it out I'm working hard to get home I miss everything about you Yeah I miss everything about you Just...
https://youtu.be/D2tgY0yny30 Ariam Alula I returned to journalism school in 2018 to be a part of the engagement movement that is listening to communities first and disrupting the institutional bias of top-down sources. Through empathy and connection, I amplify the...