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Round and Round the Caregiving Circle

Round and Round the Caregiving Circle

by Harriet Hodgson | Aug 19, 2020 | Finding Meaning | 0 comments

The circle is one of the oldest shapes in human history. Drawing circles must be instinctive because every culture has them. I envision caregiving as a circle because sometimes I keep running around and accomplishing little. My caregiving circles change with the day...
6 Breathing Exercises to Relax in 10 Minutes or Less

6 Breathing Exercises to Relax in 10 Minutes or Less

by External Article | Sep 15, 2015 | Care Work Library, Caregiver Burnout, Health & Fitness, Wellness | 0 comments

Over-worked, under-slept, and feeling pressure like whoa? There are plenty of ways to find calm—without investing in a 90-minute massage. Turns out all you need is a pair of healthy lungs, your breath, and 10 minutes or less. Here are six expert-approved ways to...
Am I Happy?

Am I Happy?

by Adrienne Gruberg | Feb 14, 2015 | Adrienne's Journal, After Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Wellness | 1 comment

During the course of my husband’s illness, I so longed to hear “How are you doing Adrienne?” Never happened. What I did hear was “So, how’s Steve?” or “How’s treatment going?” or “What’s the next thing they can try?” I got used to it. I was the caregiver, and by...

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