Tag: blog
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An Unsuspecting Caregiver – Pt 2 – Waiting for Answers
It was October when my loved one had a Health scare. A trip to the hospital, very relaxed healthcare workers – not mimicking the stress of my loved one or myself – and a definitive “follow up with your physician in a week.” The follow-up came, tests were ordered, an appointment made for the following…
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Back to School
As caregivers we regularly find ourselves torn between finding the time to do all the things that need doing and spending time with family making memories. One of the toughest seasons for the time struggle is summer. For the caregivers who are parents with children still at home, the desire to enjoy them while you…
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Part 2 Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned
Change: The Office Saga – Part 2 When we left off from the last blog we were talking about downsizing my office because of my spouse. It’s still my husbands fault! If you don’t get that reference, check out the last blog here. This office project upended everything that had been acquired in my life,…
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It was ALL His Fault! The Office Changes…
It was my husband’s fault. Now wait, hear me out, I am being truthful here. He came to me about a month ago and told me that my laptop was no longer going to be supported because it was so old. Now I could have told you a year ago my computer was too old…
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Spring is in the Air!
As the days get longer and warmer we all get excited to get outside, stretch our limbs and maybe dig in the dirt a little. The benefits to gardening far outweigh anything that could be seen as a detriment, as long as we do it safely. I know, I know that’s no fun, but when…
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Are Pets Beneficial?
Ollie, Tillie, Allison and Daisy Mae dotted my lifetime as a growing girl. Providing memories of love, happiness, loss and sadness. Life as a young girl involved loving dogs and as an adult, cats – Merlin and Morgana, plus two grumpy Russian Tortoises – Vladimir Tiddles and Willow Storm. The most recent of additions to…
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Breaking News!! Coming Soon!!
Welcome to a New Beginning Hello Friends, I pray this missive finds you well. New beginnings can be scary, for sure, but it is through the tough times that we grow the most. I started this blog and website as a way to reach out to the caregiving and aging communities and provide empowerment through…
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Storytelling: Subject – You
The freshwater sea was angry the entire week, especially on that fateful night when a surprise wave overtook two children during an extended family vacation. That week was rife with riptides and 6 foot waves swallowing up the beach. The one and only calm day on Lake Michigan was the planned family picture day. As…
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Hospital Transparency Requirements
Imagine you are planning to build a home. Your first task would be to locate a small group of good builders and then interview them. You would not necessarily go with the cheapest builder, because the cheapest builder might cut corners in order to come in close to the estimated price. Most likely you choose…
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Water: The Secret to Staying Hydrated
In the blog on hydration we talked about the importance of drinking enough fluids, even in the winter. We don’t often focus on water intake in the winter months, however this time of year is when we need it the most. Forced air heating and closed up homes present a very dry environment. Not to mention the…