Category: Promotion
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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.
Really, Leah
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Sometimes Life Happens Before You Get a Chance to Celebrate
A few weeks ago, the Ocala Gazette shared news of my book, Beating the Isolation Trap: An Authentic Caregiver’s Guide to Reconnecting, Recharging and Thriving. I meant to share it. Then, well…life happened. 😊 Perhaps that’s fitting. Caregivers know better than most how quickly life can rearrange the calendar. Am I right, caregivers? So, as the Ocala Gazette celebrates six years…
Really, Leah
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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…
Really, Leah
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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.
Really, Leah
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MOTIVATE ME MONDAY: Recreate the Moment

Dear Reader, Happy Motivate Me Monday! Here is something to consider on Tuesday and the rest of your week. My last two months… Loved them!!! I don’t have one complaint. I do need to return to a sense of normalcy, though. Because I am a woman who thrives on routine for productivity. However, I love…
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MY HORSE TOWN INSPIRATION

Dear Reader, You may not know it but I share a lot about my sister’s new physical therapy journey on my personal Facebook page. I share less here because most documentation consists of videos and this is a place for reading. However, I was busy getting this horse collection together this month and came across…
Really, Leah
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MIDWEEK PRODUCTIVITY REMINDERS

Quotes to help you stay on track and get your groove back.
Really, Leah
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ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Part 2

Back in college, I had a tremendous amount of fun. I think. Some of it I don’t really remember.
Really, Leah
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ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?

Back in college, I had a tremendous amount of fun. I think. Some of it I don’t really remember.
Really, Leah
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A DAY FOR DADS

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, the nation will celebrate men who have embraced their role as fathers or father figures. The celebration is called Father’s Day. Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is spelled with a singular possessive to represent that each family should honor its mother and father figures. Other similarities exist with one grave…