Blog~Encouragement for Caring
Consider the dandelion. Reviled by many as an insistent, bothersome weed, it nevertheless continues to proudly display its pert, bright yellow self in lawns and gardens everywhere, thriving in the face of adversity. Thriving in the face of adversity. Where, in...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
The role of a caregiver is often described as a labor of love, but it can also be a source of significant stress, particularly for those in the sandwich generation. Balancing the needs of your children and aging parents, while also managing your own life, can leave...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
As we step into the New Year, the air is thick with resolutions. Everywhere we turn, we’re encouraged to make lists of goals, to strive for improvement, to set our sights on transformation. But in the midst of this season of change, I propose we take a different...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
“My caregiver mantra is to remember: the only control you have is over the changes you choose to make.” – Nancy L. Kriseman Caring for a parent is not an easy road to travel, but it’s certainly worth every step. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
Grief is an odd process. Just when you think you have a handle on things BAM! It comes back to hit you full force – often from out of nowhere. Miniscule things, like smells and memories, can trigger fresh waves of grief, leaving you reeling and wondering if things...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
With people living longer than ever before, more and more individuals find themselves sandwiched between caring for their children and caring for their aging parents. Coping with our fast-paced, always-connected world is stressful enough, but when you add...
