Category: Authors
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Why Respite Care is Essential for Caregivers
Dear Reader, My mom recently indulged in some much-needed respite time! It was not nearly long enough, but she was able to hand over the care of my sister to someone she trusts (a group homeowner we have used over the years, and my sister likes) so my mom could reconnect with her own interests.…
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The Truth of Freedom: Emancipation in America
“Who the Son sets free is free indeed!” John 8:36 It’s the truth we know that sets us free. So I can only imagine how the slaves who were waiting to receive word of their constitutional freedom might have felt in the days and years following the Civil War. The expectation had to be overwhelming…
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The 28th Annual Family Café in Orlando this weekend
Good morning, Family caregivers, One of the most powerful ways to overcome caregiver isolation is by connecting with others who understand the journey. Events like the Family Café can provide opportunities to learn, share experiences, discover resources, and build meaningful connections with people who truly understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving. I recently received updated…
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I wish someone had given me this when I first became a caregiver
What I wish someone had told me about caregiving + link to the new page (Start Here for Family Caregivers)
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Doctor’s Visit Days for Caregivers
Doctor’s visit days can be exhausting, right? How about doing it for your sister who is wheelchair bound and the appointment is over an hour away! It’s no walk in the park. But it’s worth it and necessary. And because it is, we start days ahead planning for the trip: Which vehicle? Which wheelchair? If…
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Top 3 Ways to Reconnect as a Caregiver
Family caregiving can be deeply rewarding, yet it can also lead to significant social isolation. Research from leading institutions, like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Alliance for Caregiving, consistently shows that caregiver isolation increases the risk of depression, burnout, and declining health. Fortunately, long-standing evidence identifies clear, practical strategies that effectively…
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Recognizing Caregiver Isolation: A Path to Connection
Sometimes isolation does not look dramatic. It can look like a caregiver who stops returning calls, keeps saying “I’m fine,” or slowly disappears from the people and activities that once brought comfort. If you are wondering whether you—or someone you love—may be carrying too much alone, this is a good place to begin. Take the…