Michelle Daly

Self care is not something you buy

Self care is not something you buy

When did self care become something to buy? Face masks, luxury goods, expensive classes, week-long retreats -- that's not what self care is about. You don't need to open your wallet to take care of yourself. Self care is something that can be integrated into your...

What do you miss most about your “old life”?

What do you miss most about your “old life”?

Caregiving changes your life forever. Even when caregiving ends, we've been transformed. Here's what we miss about your lives before caregiving I miss not living in a constant state of high alert. I miss knowing what it is to go an entire day, heck an entire hour! -...

Breaking a promise

Breaking a promise

So many of us have promised our parents that we'd never put them in a home. And then, one day, we do. Putting a loved one in residential care is an incredibly difficult decision for anyone. It's even harder when doing so breaks a promise we've made. Here's what our...

This is what caregivers want in 2017

This is what caregivers want in 2017

The lives of caregivers rarely rely on the calendar, they go on the schedule of the person we're caring for! Still, the beginning of a new year is a time for reflection. Here's what our community is planning on doing this year...and what we're hoping others will do to...

Healthy holiday treats

Healthy holiday treats

The holidays are a time for indulgence, but not all of us are at liberty to indulge. Don't skip the holiday fun! Try one of these healthier options to celebrate the holidays. Snowman porridge Porridge plus blueberries, chocolate chips, and strawberries. Or whatever...

Can caregiving lead to PTSD?

Can caregiving lead to PTSD?

Most people associate PTSD with veterans of war, but you don't have to be a soldier to experience this condition. The NIMH defines PTSD as 'a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.' When people experience a...

Caregivers get real about what it’s like

Caregivers get real about what it’s like

We talk a lot about how rewarding and meaningful caregiving can be. Most of us would never trade our responsibilities, but that doesn't mean caregiving isn't the most difficult thing we've ever done. Instead of trying to sugarcoat it, how about offering caregivers...

Taking a personal inventory

Taking a personal inventory

As caregivers, we so often forget about ourselves. Sometimes it's helpful to take a few minutes to take a personal inventory. Reflecting on today How did the day go? What challenges did I endure? What success did I experience? What did I do for myself today? What did...

Things NOT to say to a caregiver

Things NOT to say to a caregiver

Someone you know has recently taken on caregiving responsibilities. You want to show your support, but you aren't sure what to say? Here are some tips on what not to say and suggestions on how to be supportive. I hear a lot of these comments from people who probably...

Learning to forgive myself

Learning to forgive myself

Do you feel like you're doing the best you can, all the time? No matter how hard I try, it gets to me sometimes. Love alone isn't enough for me to not lose my cool. Maybe it should be. Maybe it is for you. (is it?). But the pressure mounts...the bills are piling up,...

Don't see what you're looking for? Search the library

Popular categories

Finances
Burnout
After Caregiving
Housing
Relationships
Finding Meaning
Planning
Dying
Finding Support
Work
Grief