Dear President Trump

Dear President Trump

Plenty of us are happy to see Obamacare go. It was too expensive, too confusing, and forced us to find new doctors. You have a new chance to build something great. To save lives and help Americans secure their futures. Far too many people go bankrupt for their health....
Do All Caregivers Matter?

Do All Caregivers Matter?

Caregivers of ALL ages need support. Shouldn’t we simply support ALL caregivers? When I speak to the community about the needs of child and young adult caregivers, I often hear those two remarks in response. On the surface, both appear to offer unreserved support for...
We’re here for ALL caregivers

We’re here for ALL caregivers

When I first conceived of The Caregiver Space, I was going through what I perceived to be a rough patch. I needed to be available to my husband and his mother, both cancer patients, 24/7. It took about six months before I began to look for support online. The Internet...
If You Fail to Prepare…

If You Fail to Prepare…

The Boy Scouts of America have adopted the motto, “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” I like this motto since I am a fan of organization and thinking ahead, but I find it particularly apt when applied to caregiving – and when I talk to caregivers. Preparation...

Teens and Caregiving, part two

Inevitable Changes With a New Role of Caregiver When you accept the role of primary caregiver for a sick or elderly relative, your family takes on the responsibility too. If you still have children at home, the addition can be both a blessing and a stress. Children of...

Signs

A Prayer for the Caregiver by Bruce McIntyre Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless. For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best. You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown, And your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your...

3 fitness tips just for caregivers

Couldn’t make our last PhysEd webinar? Here are 3 tips: You can still catch the video In this video, you will learn: How to exercise while simultaneously performing household chores such as cooking, folding laundry, etc. What vitamins to take for those who are...

Give A Cup to Caregivers

Figure this: We have a community of over 23,000. A cup of coffee averages only $2. If each person who has liked our page donated JUST ONE CUP to our campaign to support caregivers, we would surely reach our goal. Give $2 and comment below: “I just gave a...