by Guest Author | Jun 10, 2018 | Caregiver Stories, Working Family Caregivers |
Most people can’t seem to wait to leave the office every day. The clock ticks closer to 5 and they’re edging toward the door. Not me. It’s not that I don’t cherish the time I spend with my family. It’s just that life as the parent to a... 
by Guest Author | May 27, 2018 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Grandparent, Finding Meaning, Long Term Caregiving, Millennial Generation, Working Family Caregivers |
I’m not going to pretend that taking care of my dad is easy. It’s exhausting. It’s taken over my life. It’s destroyed my chance of getting a promotion. In fact, I’m nervous that it’ll cost me my job. But it also means that my father... 
by Guest Author | May 13, 2018 | 24/7 Caregiving, Caregiver Stories, Fitness, Long Term Caregiving, Wellness |
I’m lucky enough to live in an area with a Main Street that still has a post office, hardware store, bakery, and the other things we find ourselves needing. There’s even a grocery store I can walk to. I’m sure I’m hardly the only one who has... 
by Guest Author | May 6, 2018 | Caregiver Stories, Wellness |
I spend a lot of time in waiting rooms. A lot. I have to keep an eye on my sister, which means anything that requires my full attention is out of the question. She’ll get up and wander off if I take my eyes off of her for too long. Knitting has been the answer.... 
by Guest Author | Apr 22, 2018 | Caregiver Stories, Wellness |
I wonder how many people have a dog as an excuse to get out of the house. I don’t think my wife realizes that I use the dog to escape. I hope she doesn’t. But I’m pretty sure it’s the only reason we’re still married. If I didn’t get... 
by Guest Author | Apr 15, 2018 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Parent, Journaling |
I felt like I was losing my mind a little. I was functioning, sure. I got up every morning, helped my mom get out of bed and ready. We had breakfast together, sort of, which was mostly me trying to feed her while rushing around to find everything I’d need for... 
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