Therapy animals have been well-documented anxiety relievers for the sick, stressed and elderly. But the services these animals provide have limits. For example, therapy animals are mostly brought in by handlers, and so aren’t available in the night when patients are restless. They also need bathroom breaks, to be fed, walked, and to get out […]
Many of us suffer from anxiety from time to time. When we’ve taken up the huge task of care giving, we experience a lot more stress which can trigger anxiety. There can be a million reasons why we go through restlessness and nervousness but there are things we can do to change our predicaments. There […]
In an earlier blog entry, we wrote about the forgotten daughters. While these women come from diverse backgrounds, more often than not, they fall into caregiving because they have no other choice. And while caregiving comes from a loving place, it can add stress and become a financial burden. That burden has traditionally fallen on […]
Yes, caregiving is a struggle, but beyond the squabbles, the endless work, the negative emotions, the lack of time for yourself — what you are doing is awesome! Remind yourself daily! So often we focus on the problems associated with caregiving. After all, problems need solving. But in order to live each day with a […]
This past weekend across our land, in cities and towns both big and small, people visited those who have passed on before, those who gave their lives to keep us free. Flowers and ribbons dotted the landscape of graveyards as a sign of respect and remembrance for what our brave soldiers did for us. Family, […]
The fact that adult children typically step in when a crisis erupts means that all of the parties involved have made or will make mistakes. Mistakes begin because so many adults fail to complete end of life/legacy plans — specifically a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and health care power of attorney. A 2020 report […]