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Blog on the caregiver journey featuring my own story and tips for thriving during challenging times

My Caregiver Gap Year

For my caregiver recovery, it’s time for my Caregiver Gap Year where I intend to spend 12 months to Grow, Aspire and explore all Possibilities.

My Caregiver Gap Year

For my caregiver recovery, it’s time for my Caregiver Gap Year where I intend to spend 12 months to Grow, Aspire and explore all Possibilities.

Celebrating Nurses

A nurse can make the difference between a happy or miserable person. Let's celebrate all the nurses that work so hard, so many hours and still bring a smile to our loved one's faces! Thank you!!

Elder Abuse Checklist

Elder Abuse Checklist

Statistics on elder abuse are ghastly and frightening for those of us who must leave the care of our loved ones in someone else’s hands. Whether the abuser is a family member or a paid provider, it’s equally horrifying. So how do you know? Below you’ll find a partial checklist of things to look for based on a comprehensive article on nursing home abuse written by Levin & Perconti law firm, in Chicago, Illinois. [312-332-2872 – https://www.levinperconti.com]. Here’s a link to the article: https://www.levinperconti.com/nursing-home-abuse/. This is not a complete list and some signs may indicate medical and emotional causes not related to abuse but any sudden changes or new signs may be a signal that an investigation is needed. Follow your gut.

Let’s Work on Your Pills (and other time suckers…)

Trying to get a list together of my parent’s pills I never seem to get the info I need. I get the “I’m too tired. Not right now,” kind of responses. I’ve been working on this for about 3 months! A terrifying day yesterday where we thought dad was having a stroke made it so I put my foot down and demanded the information I need and created a way to track medications and give the right info to the doctors.

My Caregiver Gap Year

For my caregiver recovery, it’s time for my Caregiver Gap Year where I intend to spend 12 months to Grow, Aspire and explore all Possibilities.

Celebrating Nurses

A nurse can make the difference between a happy or miserable person. Let's celebrate all the nurses that work so hard, so many hours and still bring a smile to our loved one's faces! Thank you!!

Elder Abuse Checklist

Statistics on elder abuse are ghastly and frightening for those of us who must leave the care of our loved ones in someone else’s hands. Whether the abuser is a family member or a paid provider, it’s equally horrifying. So how do you know? Below you’ll find a partial checklist of things to look for based on a comprehensive article on nursing home abuse written by Levin & Perconti law firm, in Chicago, Illinois. [312-332-2872 – https://www.levinperconti.com]. Here’s a link to the article: https://www.levinperconti.com/nursing-home-abuse/. This is not a complete list and some signs may indicate medical and emotional causes not related to abuse but any sudden changes or new signs may be a signal that an investigation is needed. Follow your gut.