Category: BOOKS
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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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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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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.
