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How to Be Vigilant about Self-Care (and Remember You're Not Alone)

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How to Be Vigilant about Self-Care (and Remember You’re Not Alone)

August 22, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Have you found yourself in a new caregiving role, wondering where to start and what to do next? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and wishing you had a helpful guide…Read More

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It’s Okay to Smile and Laugh!

August 9, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

When we’re in the weeds of caregiving, sometimes the last thing we feel like doing is laughing. I don’t know about you, but when I feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious,…Read More

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3 Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Caregivers

June 25, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

I don’t know about you, but dinner around our house is rarely the image of a Norman Rockwell painting. We’re often running in from work and activities, trying to put…Read More

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5 Journaling Prompts for Caregivers

June 11, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Journaling. Some people hear this word and light up. Other people cringe. Whether or not you find yourself in one of these camps, let’s address a few common myths about…Read More

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Guided Imagery for Relaxation

May 17, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Whether we’re going through tough caregiving challenges or simply wanting to slow down during a hectic day, we can benefit from intentional tools and techniques that can help us relax.…Read More

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Technology for Caregivers, Part 2

May 3, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Our young kids like to hear about how we used to unfold big paper maps during a road trip, look in the phone book to find the numbers for our…Read More

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  • Helpful Resources for Caregivers
  • Navigating the Healthcare System
  • Self Care

Spring Cleaning for Caregivers

April 12, 2018 by Mattie Steele

Birds are chirping, the sun is shining (most of the time), and flowers are beginning to bloom. You know what time it is? Time for spring-cleaning. Often I feel overwhelmed…Read More

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  • Helpful Resources for Caregivers
  • Physical Health
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Technology for Caregivers

March 21, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Technology can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Well, we’re not here to help with the I.T. part, but we can point caregivers toward helpful resources. Truthfully, even searching…Read More

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  • Communicating with Family Members
  • Navigating the Healthcare System
  • Self Care

Resolutions: Starting Small

January 11, 2018

Well, it’s that time again. New Year’s resolutions. The bright lights, the inspiration of a new year…the new year, new me phase is going strong across the US now that…Read More

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  • Self Care
  • Stress

Ho! Ho! Ho! The No! No! No! in Holiday Caregiving

December 8, 2017

Do you really have to do it all? What comes to mind when you think about the Holiday season? Colder weather, holiday decorations, friends & family, large meals? If pressure…Read More

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