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I Wish Someone Had Given Me This When I First Became a Caregiver
I wish someone had given me a little book when I first became a caregiver. I didn’t want a manual full of medical terms. I wouldn’t have had time to read or understand it. I also didn’t need a checklist of tasks. I already felt overwhelmed by all I had to manage for my loved…
Speak. Trust. Receive. A Caregiver’s Prayer When You Don’t Understand
Sometimes the most powerful thing a caregiver can do is admit, “I don’t understand—but I trust You.” That was one of the messages at the heart of our August 20th family caregivers meeting. We gathered for an afternoon of what I call Care & Prayer, where group members fellowship, have honest conversations, and find encouragement. Our…
Why Family Caregivers Inspired My Book
The author reflects on their deep love for her sister and mother, emphasizing the pressure of caregiving after a divorce. Despite seeking help, she felt isolated and responsible for her family without a support network. Establishing a caregiver support group has become a passion, aiming to provide understanding and resources. She wrote a book to…
As Seen On… Awesome G…
Awesome Gang recently featured Beating the Isolation Trap, sharing the story behind the book, why I wrote it, and my passion for helping family caregivers overcome isolation and reconnect with hope.
Just the Beginning…
July 18 always gives me reason to pause. Today I remember the incorporation of a visionary idea that became the Greater Ocala Community Development Corporation (GOCDC). Long before I became an employee, I was a young female board member who simply said yes—yes to the work, the vision, and yes to believing our community deserved greater opportunity. It…
Family Caregivers Strike Up Friendship at the Bowling Alley 🎳
Sometimes the best support group doesn’t meet around a table. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 What a joy-filled afternoon! This week, our MBC Caregivers traded our usual meeting space for bowling shoes, pizza, laughter, and wonderful fellowship at Bowlero Lucky Strike in Ocala. We bowled two games on two lanes, cheered each…
Making Connection for a Better Church Experience
The seminar “Inclusion and Advocacy in the Church,” co-facilitated by Chatequa Pinkston, highlighted the underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in churches, with 80% of affected families reportedly not attending. Advocating for inclusivity and building supportive communities can empower caregiver families and enhance church participation, fostering connection and understanding among members.
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FREE training program to effectively support individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Specifically tailored for family caregivers in the Ocala area. The classes will take place at Marion Senior Services and will run for seven consecutive weeks, every Monday starting July 6th to August 17th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
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