Yearly Archives: 2014

How Family and Friends Can Help a Caregiver

Dear Friends and Family of Caregivers, First off, thank you for the love and support you have shown the caregiver in your life this far. You want to help– that’s great! Caregivers could use some support. What to Say and How to Help The caregiving role can be isolating, demanding and at times feel unmanageable. […]

Caregivers, You are important! You are valuable!

You are making a difference in another person’s life! The WORLD is watching. (or at least God) You are inspiring us!!! . .

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

Your loved one’s care does not always take place in hospitals, or nursing homes, or doctors’ offices, or medical clinics. Most care actually occurs in the home – and that’s a good thing. People are healthier at home and health care costs are reduced.

Caregivers, Put Your Own Mask On First

We have all boarded an airplane to fly somewhere only to have the flight attendants direct our attention to the video explaining their emergency procedures. They usually go on to say, “In the unlikely event of a loss in cabin pressure, your oxygen masks will fall from the compartment above your seat. Reach up and […]