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Sharing tips, tools, and resources that you as a caregiver or patient might need, focusing on issues including navigating the healthcare system, stress management, and family relations.

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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

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  • Communicating with Family Members
  • Family
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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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  • Self Care
  • Stress

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

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  • Education
  • Navigating the Healthcare System

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

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  • Helpful Resources for Caregivers

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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  • Helpful Resources for Caregivers
  • In the kitchen
  • Physical Health
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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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  • Helpful Resources for Caregivers
  • Living with Grief
  • Self Care
  • Stress

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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  • Self Care
  • Stress

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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  • 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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