Tag: empowerment
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Are you a caregiver?
Many people don’t know if they are a caregiver or not. In all honesty there are many definitions, so I will just provide an overview. A caregiver is someone who takes care of another person. The caregiver provides a service or fulfills a need for someone who has a physical, psychosocial, or special need and…
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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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Top 5 Tips to Begin Organizing Your Home!!
Hey There! Downsizing has been life changing for me and I want you to experience this as well! The process had its ups and downs and at times made me make tough decisions. To be honest, there is nothing that was sent out of my home that I miss, nothing. As a person who does…
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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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We are the SALT of the Earth
Years ago, I wanted to get involved in the activism end of senior care. I located organizations where my time and expertise could be utilized. Learning about and attending a Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meeting was eye opening. In this meeting members from local police stations from the county, representatives of the sheriffs…
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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…