Wisdom From The Inside
I was constantly adjusting my life and world as a Caregiver Warrior, and often couldn’t find the information I needed. My blog is a place where I share my personal caregiving experiences, survival strategies I developed, and lessons learned in the trenches. I truly hope this might provide you with some guidance and relief during your caregiving journey.
Music And Caregiving
Caregiver Warrior I have spend most of my life being around music and the business of it. I picked up the guitar around age 9 or 10 and from that moment on my life took on a course that was magical. I can remember strumming a G chord for hours mesmerized with the...
When You Need Motivation…
Life Can Be Challenging | Reach Out I believe everyone has days when they wake up lost and frightened, feeling hopeless and that they just cannot go on. Even those hardy glass half full type of people have life throw them a curve ball and stunned and perhaps in pain...
How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout!
Beware of caregiver Burnout! Here are some powerful tips to help you avoid burnout!
Grief
Caregivers Journey I've come to the realization that one of the reasons grief is such an awful thing to bear is that when we experience a loss it triggers our past loss. There must be some type of connection the brain and heart makes to all hurt and pain experienced...
3 Things To Know About Long Term Care
This is a guest blog by Rachel Kenselaar, co-founder of eCaregivers. 1. Long Term Care Options | Caregivers Journey Did you know that over 70% of Americans aged 65 years and older will require long-term care at some point in their lifetime? Long-term care is a variety...
Caregivers! Stop Stressing Yourself Out!
Caregiver Warrior I am working on a book about surviving the caregiving journey. It's based on the years I took care of my parents and is my personal take on how to survive that journey with grace and the ability to walk away feeling empowered. The theme that runs...
New Year Resolutions For Caregivers
What Are Some Gentle Resolutions For Caregivers This Year? | Caregiver Warrior Here we are again at the beginning of a new year although it's seems like it can't be possible that another year is gone. I swear time is speeding up and life is flying by. I remember...
Anger Care And Prevention
Caregiver Warrior I can get angry sometimes. My anger can be about something that caused me to be righteously mad and I get my knickers in a twist about it or sometimes it just flys up out of me without warning or reason. Sometimes I find myself grouchy and irritated...
Attending Death
Caregiver Warrior One of the most difficult times for Caregiver Warriors is the end of life stage for their loved ones. The situation is devastating and the emotional roller coaster is excruciating. We recently agreed on hospice care for a loved one and were blessed...
