


When did you know it was time to take the car keys away?
We recently asked our community members to share their experiences with taking the care keys away from an elderly or ill loved one. Here’s what they had to say, from getting doctor’s orders to advice on how to do it with humor and grace! Medical Reasons...
5 Caregiver’s favorite inspirational quotes for caregivers
As caregivers (and human beings) a little pat on the back can sometimes come in the form of other people’s words. That’s why we include a Care Card in each issue of our weekly newsletter. Quotes are also some of our caregiving community’s favorite...
Taking your medicine
The deep, undeniable anger I was struggling with came out of nowhere, and I couldn’t understand why it was surging through me now.

Pushing aside reality to explore a world of possibility
Rambling on incoherently at times, speaking clearly at others, she took me on an unforgettable adventure of fantasy and memory.

A Caregiver’s Easter Story: Creating Memories When A Loved One is Fading Away
Whatever happened in the future, no matter how hard things got, we’d always have this moment with him.

Channeling Martha Stewart: Getting Crafty with Caregiving
Now that he’s gone that rug is a warm reminder of the many quiet hours I spent with him, weaving strands of yarn to make a vibrant pattern representing innocence and beauty.

Are You Sure You Want to Do That? The Decision to Become a Caregiver
When I first told people that my ill father-in-law was coming to live with us the most frequent comment was, “Are you sure you want to do that?” Would I do it again? You bet I would.

50 Shades of Caregiving
Colorful is not the way one would typically describe the life of a caregiver but once my father-in-law came to live with us my days began to revolve around the colors of his life.
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