Category: Connection
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How I Reconnected with an Old Hobby and You Can Too
One way to reconnect this month, even with caregiving duties and responsibilities, is to engage in low-pressure community activities. 🌿 Some suggestions recommended by loneliness and aging researchers include restarting a hobby, joining a gentle exercise class, or participating in a faith-based group. 💛 Hello! That’s right up my alley! 😊 I’m not trying to humblebrag. I only want to…
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A Caregiver’s Concert: Tonight! With Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield
Whether you’re a caregiver or love someone who is, this one’s for you. Enjoy a free evening of smooth jazz with Adrian Crutchfield at AARP’s Caregiver’s Concert — streaming tonight at 7:00 PM.
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How to Plan for Respite
Sometimes we need a change of scenery. This post reveals the ways one caregiver coordinates her breaks and what she looks for when choosing a provider. In three (3) video parts. 3 videos and 3 tips from a family caregiver on finding respite care outside of the home.
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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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Connecting over Health Tips for Caregivers
“CAREGIVERS are HONORARY NURSES.” This was a picture of our third Thursday gathering where we learned about taking care of our own health through new technologies. It’s always a blessing to laugh, lunch, and learn. Our local group is comprised of caregivers of parents, relatives, siblings, adult children, spouses, and grandkids. We have been serving…
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Family Café 28 Reflections
Share Your Experience” (or for the year you attended). The Family Café is a huge event with thousands of attendees. This year was my first time attending I was absolutely overwhelmed but appreciative for the experience, no doubt! If you’re open to connecting and sharing highlights, tips, favorite sessions or challenges, I’d appreciate hearing from…
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What! You too?
“Friendship … is born at the moment when one man says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought that no one but myself… And instantly they stand together in an immense solitude.” – C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves. In my book, I discuss practical ways to combat isolation, and forming friendships is one of the best. Finding people who…
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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…
