We all know regular exercise is beneficial for overall health and living longer. Did you also know regular physical activity can boost memory and thinking skills? Several studies have indicated parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise than in people who don’t. Studies have also […]
caregiver expectations
Thoughts on caregiving
The learning curve for a caregiver doesn’t mean pursuing perfect. In fact, I’m not even sure that perfect and caregiving can be used in the same sentence! As a caregiver, we learn early that growth in knowledge and ability usually comes with bumps and even road blocks. It’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t […]
HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER
Being a family caregiver is not a job any of us sought – and probably never, ever considered the fact that this would become a part of our lives. Our goal is to keep our sense of self and that’s how we will survive. Doing a job well gives us a sense of satisfaction and […]
Mistakes Happen – Keep Moving
Caregivers – especially beginners — are sometimes fearful of making a mistake and that keeps us from taking needed action. As a caregiver, we need to take a deep breath and ask questions. Even when we are afraid to do so and especially when, we don’t want to hear the answer we suspect we may […]
Caregivers can deal with strong emotions
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While on vacation with my parents, we decided to walk through a Hobby Lobby one night after dinner. It had been raining lightly all day so we didn’t spend the day walking parks or museums like we had planned. Mom wasn’t feeling well, either. But, the idea of sitting around in a hotel room watching […]