Whether you’re planning ahead or on the fly, a lucky few of us will find instructions for care in a sealed envelope just waiting to be opened in a time of need. The reality is, most of us enter the caregiving world with few guidelines as to what our parents and love ones really want […]

This wise advice will help you stay strong, clearheaded and positive at difficult times on your journey.  How ready are you to provide care and what type of care is needed? This may be your reality check. This quick questionnaire will help you determine the type of care and support your older adult may need. […]

To improve your caregiving stamina, it’ll take more than a little work on your abs. Being “fit to care” requires a healthy mind and body and a good old-fashioned dose of a “can-do” attitude. Make it easier on yourself. Think positive and make things happen … at your pace. Be upfront, be creative, and have […]

As an honest-to-goodness member of the “sandwich generation, you’re not the only care provider. Juggling work, school, and the needs of your children and those of your parents is more than enough for one person. You’re likely finding very little time for yourself, and chances are your sleep, dietary needs, exercise routine, and personal time […]

These days the hot topic at church functions, water cooler breaks and fundraising soirees seems to be caregiving. Just like a few years ago when child-care and nannies, Montessori and French immersion were the talk of the town, today it’s what’s up with our aging relatives. Try this test next time you’re with a group […]

The realization that our parents are getting older and experiencing deteriorating health is often a rude awakening. As kids we thought they would live forever, and as adults we’re used to mum and dad/grandma and grandpa being such an active part of our lives. Now the roles are reversing and suddenly we’re becoming concerned. As […]

The Joy of Caregiving Regardless of one’s reason for becoming a caregiver, the responsibility entails a significant commitment that can be intense and time consuming. Meeting care demands often necessitates life adjustments and may affect the time a caregiver can spend with family and friends, paid employment and household responsibilities. Within hours of my mother’s […]