Dec 29, 2023
Waffles and Well-Being
From extended hospital stays surrounded by faceless people in masks to longer nights where loneliness and fear serve as companions, caregivers remain prone to feeling adrift and disconnected.
Longing for recognizable landmarks that signal safe harbor, caregivers face the challenge of...
Dec 28, 2023
From: A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday
“Happy New Year” can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless
in the caregiving world. Most of us know that January 1, 2, 3,
etc., usually brings the same challenges as the previous week and
year(s).
Yet, although our responsibilities may not...
Dec 16, 2023
Grammy Award Winner, Dove Award Winner, Artist, Songwriter ... and Caregiver, Laura Story joined the program to share her story, thoughts, and how her life as a caregiver.
Dec 9, 2023
A demoralizing point for many family caregivers lies in unmet expectations, hopes, and dreams. We often visualize what could be—but things beyond our control are roadblocks. Ashamedly, I admit to attempting control and trying to force things on more than one occasion—only to frustrate myself, my wife, and (many)...
Dec 7, 2023
From - A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday. How many caregivers put themselves through unnecessary stress trying to re-create Christmas traditions?
While a tree, decorations, meals, and gifts remain important, too many allow trappings to eclipse the season’s meaning. Sometimes, the fear...