Self – Care. How to put yourself first by being a caregiver to your body is never a natural step to take. Why is it so hard to say no to other people when you know you have to take care of yourself. Many times we aren’t thinking of ourselves, self-care, Continue Reading
Caregiving Inspiration
Healthy Happy Lifestyle Quotes
Happy, healthy lifestyle quotes might be the thing you need to get yourself motivated for a healthier you. Inside and out. Are you living a healthy lifestyle or trying your best to live a healthy life while taking care of someone or just yourself. Being healthier isn’t just about eating Continue Reading
When Someone With Alzheimer’s Says I want to go home
Have you had a loved one or a person you take care of say, “I want to go home”? When I first began caregiving my 2nd client was a woman in her 80’s she recently had hip replacement surgery. Earlier in the year she fell and injured her hip, so many Continue Reading
Caregiving Emotions – Feeling Resentful
Do feel like your not valued as a caregiver and frustrated or unappreciated. Many times you may struggle with the emotions of feeling resentful. Some days can be tough when you are caring for another person. Some days you feel like throwing in the towel and saying ‘ I’m so Continue Reading
Exercise and Caregiving, Taking Care You
Caregiving and exercise is usually the last thing we are thinking of doing after a long exhausting day. When taking care of others there is always something to do. Caring, supporting, taking to appointments, cooking and doing piles of paperwork. The to-do list seems endless. Unfortunately your precious ‘me time’ usually Continue Reading