by Donna Thomson | Jun 4, 2019 | Caring for a Child, Caring for a Parent, Finding Meaning, For Friends & Family |
[I]n the twenty-first century, becoming a caregiver is a transformation that comes at us because today the ‘call to care’ is at odds with the imperative of work and the call to individual achievement. Being a caregiver is not something most people think or dream... 
by Guest Author | Apr 19, 2018 | Caregiving 101 |
Denial: In the beginning, you start to notice things being a little off. This is a difficult stage because only someone close to the individual will pick on these oddities. Sometimes, this goes on for quite some time before someone other than you can start to... 
by cjgolden | Mar 24, 2018 | Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Planning |
“You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.” ~ Joseph Campbell “I hate my life” No, that’s not me speaking. My life is lovely just as it is. I am quoting the oft written or spoken phrase that comes from someone whose... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Oct 9, 2015 | Finding Meaning |
The term “new normal” is so common it’s become part of everyday conversation. You may have waited for a new normal to develop after you became a caregiver. But even with a daily routine, you may not feel like you have a new normal, and wonder why. What are the... 
by External Article | Jul 13, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Care Work Library, Caring for a Grandparent, Generation X, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation |
I am pretty good at a handful of things. At the top of this relatively small list is my great appreciation for being needed. It’s not simply the enjoyment of helping others, it is being thankful for the opportunity to help. I enjoy taking care of people. One of the... 
by Valerie | May 23, 2015 | Caregiver Stories |
At 3AM on Sunday, June 10, 2007, our family was forever changed. Our phone rang, and a person from UC Davis Medical Center was telling us that our 26-year old son, Michael, had been in an accident and that we needed to get to him as soon as possible. My husband,... 
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