If you have never walked in a caregiver’s shoes, how can you honestly say, “I understand”?
Rick Lauber
Rick Lauber is a former co-caregiver, established freelance writer and author of Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians (Self-Counsel Press). Rick’s book is available for purchase at national Chapter’s bookstores and online.
So much clutter, so little space
There is no shortage to the amount of “stuff” that a person can collect in his/her lifetime; however, there can be a shortage of space to put it all! Seniors often have mountains of personal items (including furniture, electronics, books, photographs, collectables,...
Finding local caregiving resources is not always fun and games
Chances are good that you have played a game or two of hide-and-go-seek in your time. One designated person will go on a merry chase to find other players. Caregivers (those individuals helping and supporting others due to disability, advanced aging, or sickness) also...
Warm caregiving hearts aren’t always enough to keep seniors warm
BRRRRR! Is it cold enough for you? When the temperature plummets and icy winds blow, caregivers must remember to not only bundle themselves, but also bundle their loved ones. Mind you, doing so may seem unnecessary or time-consuming, however, seniors (with thinner...
Home is Where the Heart is, But is it Safe for Seniors?
It’s familiar and it’s comfortable, but is it safe? A person’s home, as they say, is his/her castle; however, when it comes to personal safety for seniors, there comes a time when that home may have to be reevaluated, renovated or replaced. The problem here is that...
Care home considerations for seniors
by Rick Lauber, author of Caregiver’s Guide for Canadians It can be an agonizing decision to make; however, it’s one that many of us have to ultimately face at some time in our lives. Placing your mother or father into long-term care often signals increased mental or...
Who’s on your caregiving team?
Caregivers need others to help carry the ball Down, set, hut! In a game of football, the ball is snapped from a centre to the quarterback. The quarterback will have mere seconds to execute a play – whether running the ball himself, handing it off or passing to a...
Breaking the code: How do you define caregiving?
Cracking the caregiving code is one of the first important steps to better understanding your role and better understanding how you can best provide help.
7 comments NOT to say to an Alzheimer’s caregiver
If you know a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, be especially cautious with what you say and how you say it.
5 Ways for Caregivers to Make This Year Better Than Last
‘Tis the time for many of us to look ahead and plan annual goals so as to work, live, feel and/or look better. With diligence, these resolutions can bear fruit.
Changing Christmas Customs for Caregivers
The holiday cannot always be celebrated in the way you’re used to. Here are a few ways to revise your Christmas traditions. After all, it is more important who you spend your Christmas with than what you do with them.
Giving Away for National Family Caregiver Month
To celebrate National Family Caregiver Month, we’re giving away gifts to caregivers!
How I continued with my life after loss
What do caregivers do following their own time helping and supporting a loved one?