by Arthur Roeser | Jun 6, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Long Term Caregiving, Notes from the Problem Child, Planning |
I had entered the caregiver ring, stepped inside and rose to the bell to fight alongside my dad and family. We were determined to find out what was wrong with him and get him better. But it wouldn’t be that easy.
by Harriet Hodgson | Apr 16, 2015 | Community Wisdom |
Although everyone experiences anticipatory grief—a feeling of loss before a death or dreaded event occurs—some have never heard of the term. I didn’t understand the power of anticipatory grief until I became my mother’s family caregiver. My mother suffered a series of... 
by The Caregiver Space | Mar 1, 2015 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Parent, Interviews, Long Term Caregiving, Millennial Generation, Wellness |
Tell us about yourself I’m a 46 year old female who worked as a former secretary. I moved from Florida back to South Carolina as my parents started aging, eventually, I had to move in with them. I did have the opportunity to take an online medical transcription... by Brenda Marie | Feb 22, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Grandchild, Interviews, Long Term Caregiving, Wellness |
I am a Polynesian woman, wife, mother & grandmother(Tutu) who is now a transplant of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I stopped working at my job of 15 years in 2012 to be a caregiver to my 9 year old grandson, Xavier whom my husband and I adopted in 2009. I have a... 
by Guest Author | Feb 18, 2015 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiving 101 |
Headaches & facial pain caused by emotional distress Case Study: Joan* Joan was referred to my office due to her daily headaches and facial pain that had continued to get worse despite taking over-the-counter medication on a daily basis and treating herself to a... 
by Krystel Edwards | Feb 3, 2015 | Caregiver News, Working Family Caregivers |
As the general American population continues to age, more and more people are stepping into the role of caregivers. The Employment Panel of Caregivers projects that the number of seniors requiring care will double by the year 2031. This means additional resources need... by The Caregiver Space | Feb 1, 2015 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Parent, Interviews, Long Term Caregiving, Wellness |
I am a 60 year old single woman. I have one brother who lives in another country, and am the sole caregiver for, first both my parents, and now, since mom passed in 2010, my dad. I have been a caregiver for almost 7 years, beginning in 2008. Besides “caregiver,” what... 
by Joy Walker | Dec 19, 2014 | Caregiving 101, Planning |
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... by Phyllis Sommer | Dec 18, 2014 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Child, Finances, Finding Caregiver Support, Finding Meaning, Grief |
Rabbis Phyllis and Michael Sommer’s son, Sam, was diagnosed with AML (acute myelogenous leukemia). Phyllis shared her experience on her blog, Superman Sam. At the end of October 2013, Rabbis Phyllis Sommer and Rebecca Schorr had a crazy idea: what if thirty-six... by Beth Phillips | Dec 13, 2014 | Caregiver Stories |
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with parents over 65 and children still at home, chances are you’ll likely be facing a decision about whether to provide care for your parent or another aging relative. While most children are adaptable and will pitch in... by Beth Phillips | Dec 6, 2014 | Caregiver Stories |
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... by Judy Fox | Dec 5, 2014 | Caregiver Stories |
Recently I was asked if I’d like to write on The Caregiver’s Space and I said yes. I am grateful to start writing here with the chance to step back from this journey that I have been on with my elderly mom; a chance to recollect, reflect and go deeper into this whole... 
by Alexandra Axel | Nov 16, 2014 | Caregiving 101, For Friends & Family |
Dear Friends and Family of Caregivers, First off, thank you for the love and support you have shown the caregiver in your life this far. You want to help– that’s great! Caregivers could use some support. What to Say and How to Help The caregiving role can... 
by Adrienne Gruberg | Mar 18, 2014 | Adrienne's Journal, After Caregiving, Caregiver Stories, Finding Caregiver Support, Grief |
“So… How are YOU?” That depends on who’s asking. I mean, do they *really* want to know?
by Bobbi Carducci | Mar 6, 2014 | Caregiver Stories |
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.
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