Tag: caregivers

• 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

  July 14, 2026

  Authors, BOOKS, Connection, Culture, Ideas

  author, Beating the Isolation Trap, caregivers, church, disability, reallyleah.com

• 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

  July 11, 2026

  Authors, BOOKS, Community Events, Connection, From the Heart

  book, caregiver community, caregivers, CELEBRATION, journalism, reallyleah.com

• 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.

  Really, Leah

  June 30, 2026

  Community Events, Connection, Culture, Peace of Mind

  AARP, Adrian Crutchfield, care for caregivers, caregiver support, caregivers, smooth jazz

• 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…

  Really, Leah

  June 20, 2026

  Community Events, Connection

  caregivers, health, nurses, small group

• Every Caregiver Has a Story

  

  Share your story and join a movement of caregivers helping caregivers

  Really, Leah

  June 10, 2026

  Connection

  caregiver, caregivers

• 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)

  Really, Leah

  June 8, 2026

  Authors

  beat isolation, Better Together, caregivers, start here, what i wish i’d known

• Celebrating Caregivers

  I am so grateful to be a part of an organization that acknowledges the worth and well-being of caregivers. It’s one of the toughest jobs any person will ever have the honor of doing.

  Really, Leah

  November 16, 2021

  Authors, From the Heart, In Other Words & Sounds, Peace of Mind, The Network

  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, author, caregivers, l.a. taylor, reallyleah.com, writer

• Serve

  

  Last fall, my small group of primary caregivers—Shining Lights—adopted a local nursing home as a service project. Each year, the Pastor asks all group leaders to consider providing an act of kindness to the community. Many groups choose to partner with the church’s SERVE projects to clean up around an elementary school or at one…

  Really, Leah

  November 16, 2021

  Authors

  A Devotional for Caregivers, author, caregivers, Christmas, Fall, giving, l.a. taylor, passion, Purpose, reallyleah.com, Serve, service, shining lights, small group, Volunteer, writer

• Short and Sweet Inspiration #6. A Salute to Caregivers.

  

  I know life can be difficult, but we still must decide to succeed.

  Really, Leah

  November 2, 2021

  Authors, From the Heart, Physiology, The Network, Word Art

  caregivers, consistency, Craig Groeshel, National Family Caregivers Month, November, prayer, salute to caregivers, Short and sweet, success

• Silly Rabbits: Share Your Easter Joy with a Basket

  

  Bear with me. I know you are too old for Easter baskets and bonnets, but hear me out. As I have been writing more and more about showing your love to people in stressful times, I have noticed a theme: whenever I feel my heart is heavy, I seek ways to celebrate and comfort someone…

  Really, Leah

  April 2, 2021

  Authors, From the Heart, Peace of Mind, The Network

  caregivers, Comfort, DIY, Easter Basket, Encouragment, Fun ideas, Gift Basket Making, Jesus, joy, love, Silly Rabbits, The Funnies