Archive for March 2017

Recently, a friend was telling me about her caregiving experiences. Her list of stresses, challenges and outright pain would be familiar to most caregivers. I asked, “Have you ever tried mindfulness as a way to lower your stress level, help you think and experience it all more positively, and get a handle on how you…

There is a lot of information regarding planning ahead and continuum of companion care services presented in the various forms of social media, commercials, print, radio and community presentations. Planning ahead is an important part of being prepared for changes the future may bring. Consider these approaches as you develop a plan of care: Holistic…

So often, when we hear the word “downsizing,” we think of moving to a smaller residence; less or no yard, fewer rooms to clean, a smaller area with lower expenses. When providing at home caregiving, especially in a situation in which the one you are caring for moves in with you, it does seem like…