Wheels was admitted to the Emergency Department several times . . . . during the last three years of his illness. Each one of those stays is a story unto itself, each with their own lessons. But one common thread was the need for a family member to be his advocate. This was a role […]
Caregiver Skills
Find your Strengths for Positive Living
Your viewpoint on life can affect your physical and mental health as well as your emotions. It can raise or lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress levels. If you feel negative about everything, then things usually become more difficult. You can get sick easily, find it difficult to face adversities and hardships in life. […]
Assertiveness 101
Being assertive is a skill that comes naturally to some people, but not to all of us. It’s a skill, however, that can be learned and is essential as a caregiver. However, assertiveness can sometimes come across as abrasive, rude, or even mean or aggressive – none of which will help us as caregivers. How […]
Good Morning Questions to Ask Yourself
Voltaire says, “Judge someone by their questions, rather than by their answers.” In other words, the right kind of questions are those that expand your thinking. They make you reflect on how to be better and do better. They can also help determine the quality of your day — something especially important for caregivers! . […]