I wasn’t prepared to manage the responsibilities following Dad’s hospitalization. No one responsibility was too challenging, but when all the tasks and responsibilities were combined, the work was all-consuming. One minute I was floating along in the raft, and a minute later, I was out of the raft and in over my head. I felt submerged […]
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by Julia WeaverThis article originally appeared on Redfin.com on February 28, 2022. Throughout our lifetime, we accumulate belongings that we may no longer use in our everyday lives and not realize our home is in disarray before it’s too late. Let’s face it, it’s easy to hold on to items we think we might need one day in
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by Ben GrahamThis article originally appeared in Joe & Bella on September 21, 2021. I wish we had always known about the benefits of what’s known as “adaptive wear” (clothes and shoes that are smartly designed for an easy-on, easy-off dressing experience as well as to function specifically for those with diverse physical and cognitive
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Imagine if, at this moment, you no longer had access to a vehicle or the ability to use a ride-share service. What would you feel, anger, fear, panic? It can be challenging to empathize when our fear is based on the potential dangers each time our family member gets behind the wheel. Our impression of
The appeal of the wild for me is its unpredictability. You have to develop an awareness, react fast, be resourceful and come up with a plan and act on it. Bear Grylls Caring for a parent can feel like we are navigating an unpredictable, wild river. How do we know when it is no longer
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“A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” Timothy Ferriss National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16! NHDD focuses on vital end-of-life decisions. It is critical to have these discussions before an illness or accident because a plan to wait
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I noticed my anxiety starting to peek over the rim of my teacup during my self-care breaks, like a reticent critter checking to see my reaction. Then, I felt myself become tense when I sat down for the afternoon chat with Dad. Our chats had turned into a re-hash of what his disease was called,
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More than 1 in 5 Americans are providing care for a family member. You likely interact with many family caregivers in your close circles, including friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. When someone in your realm is involved with care for a family member, you have a unique opportunity to provide support and encouragement. Caring for
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You may be trying to decide if you should bring your family member from a care facility into your home or you may have come to the realization that it is time to get help taking care of a family member. This is the perfect time to start doing the research on home-based care and
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Hurricane Season: May 15 – November 30 Having a plan for hurricane season becomes next level critical when you are caring for a family member. Dad is 98 and we have a plan A, B, C and D, to cover a host of possible scenarios. We have learned a few lessons from the best teachers.
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