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Our Support Services Coordinator Lindley takes time each month to craft a blog post that deals with issues surrounding healthcare, caregiving, and sickness. Lindley is a theologically trained social worker and coordinates support services at the Family House.

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14 Tips for Cancer Treatments

June 13, 2019 by Lisa Northrop, CFRE, CAVNC, Director of Donor Relations

Tips and Experiences This article is a list of tips compiled by a wife of a recent cancer guest. It contains 14 tips and experiences from his throat cancer journey,…Read More

Take Steps to Avoid Falls

October 4, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Did you know that September 22, 2018 (the first day of fall!) was Fall Prevention Awareness Day? Falls are a real problem for many people, especially older adults. Whether you’re…Read More

5 Myths and Facts about Advance Care Planning

September 20, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

Advance care planning is the process of making your wishes known if you ever get to a point when you cannot speak for yourself. This process involves forms called “advance…Read More

Tools for being Direct, Honest, and Respectful: The DESC Communication Model

September 7, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

I think communication is fascinating! I find it so interesting to explore how we communicate with one another, the ways we communicate without using words, the power behind certain tones…Read More

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

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

Ask the Expert: A Nurse’s Advice for Patients and Caregivers

July 19, 2018

Going to the hospital and being in the hospital can be very stressful. There may be a lot of anxiety whether you are there for treatment, tests, surgery or even…Read More

The Essential Summer Reading List for Caregivers

July 1, 2018 by Lindley Curtis, Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator

It’s that time again! With the summer heat comes the hope of summer reading. Or if you’re like me, you may find that listening to audiobooks is a helpful way…Read More

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

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

Our Support Services Coordinator Lindley takes time each month to craft a blog post that deals with issues surrounding healthcare, caregiving, and sickness. Lindley is a theologically trained social worker and coordinates support services at the Family House.

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