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
Summer Reading List
Are you looking for a few good books to read this summer? Lindley lists some engaging caregiver books for you to check out, followed by staff and volunteer picks to help…Read More
What I Learned: Lessons from a Caregiver
Gina, along with her brother and her mother, stayed at the SECU Family House while Gina’s father received medical care and rehabilitation. The family had expected to stay for a…Read More
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here in the South, we may share news with friends and family about a new health diagnosis and ask for good thoughts and prayers,…Read More
Difficult Feelings
I’ve been thinking a little bit about feelings that we sometimes think of as “bad” feelings, which we often wish we would rather not have. Sadness. Lament. Anger. Frustration. Anxiety.…Read More