Guided Imagery for Relaxation
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
Technology for Caregivers, Part 2
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
Spring Cleaning for Caregivers
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
Supporting One Another in the Midst of Illness
I recently listened to a podcast by Kate Bowler, a young mom and professor at Duke Divinity School who was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35. In the…Read More
Technology for Caregivers
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
The 5 Love Languages for Caregivers
How can we show those around us that they are loved? How do we express and receive love? How do the people around us know that they are appreciated? How…Read More
Resolutions: Starting Small
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
Ho! Ho! Ho! The No! No! No! in Holiday Caregiving
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
Being Kind To Yourself
I’ve often pondered how easy it seems to be kind to one another and how that is a primary lesson we are taught from an early age. It’s interesting that,…Read More
Art Projects for your Body and Soul
To give guests a creative way to heal outside of the hospital, and to help their minds rest from their illness or their loved one’s illness, the Family House partners…Read More