Fuel Your Inner Drive
Spending time in the Nature can seem like a luxury when you are caregiving for a vulnerable adult. On average, today, adults can spend greater than 90% of their time indoors. Research shows the benefits of nature goes way beyond a momentary mood boost – it can have a profound effect on your health. As a caregiver, it [...]
On December 24, 2009 at 9:22am I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had just taken the cinnamon rolls out of the oven and I had 25 people coming over that evening for Christmas Eve. I was devastated and yet had to hold it together for the family. It was a tender moment and the [...]
It’s a new year! As a caregiver you are probably saying to yourself “this year I am going to focus on me and bring more balance in to my life.” Yet, I’ve heard a number of caregivers say things like, “Oh, I gave up on that dream when I started taking care of my folks” [...]
Is caring for a vulnerable adult or child stressful? You bet it is, and if you are a caregiver you probably don’t realize the emotional toll it takes upon you. Why? You most likely don’t take well deserved “breaks” for yourself. Finding meaning in your life is incredibly important – having a sense of “mission” [...]
Often I have professional women who are caregivers in my office looking for assistance for a loved one they are caring for in or out of their home. It is not uncommon that when these women come to me for support that they have hit a critical situation in their lives. The concern I hear [...]
As I reflect on the seasons of Minnesota, September is no doubt one of my favorite times of the year. It is the beginning of a season of reflections. However, as I see every day in my work, this is hard to feel or imagine if you are caring for a vulnerable adult.* Caregiving can [...]
