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.
Caregiver Blues
Caregiver Warrior On days when I wake up already tired and not feeling my personal best, an argument begins in my head. The glass half empty personality starts moaning and groaning and begins to scare the bejeezus out of me with scary scenarios and predictions. I tell...
Gratitude And Caregiving
Caregivers Journey I remember one dreary exhausting Sunday at my parents' apartment. I had a million things left to do, I was running late and my mom had given me a really hard time earlier in the day when I was bathing her in the shower. I needed to leave in the next...
Learning To Listen To Those With Dementia
Words are not the only way to communicate.
Exercise!
Caregiver Warrior Ok, we all know the importance of exercising. We hear about it everyday. From Dr. Oz to blogs we get the message that physical activity is extremely important. As I write this I am feeling so guilty that I have not been to be gym or doing my regular...
Humor And The New Normal
I just saw the movie "The Judge" with Robert Downy Jr. and Robert Duvall. What a wonderful film. The storyline goes like this. A successful prodigal son who is a lawyer returns home for the funeral of his mom. His dad, the town's longstanding and respected judge gets...
Finding Rehab Facilities
Caregiver Warrior When we were researching post surgery rehabilitation facilities for my Father we opted for one that was close to my parents apartment so traveling back and forth would be easy. We didn't have the need for a dementia ward although they did have one...
Responsibility And Me
Caregiver Warrior For almost a decade I have been taking care of both people and animals. I believe I have taken on this responsibility with all good intentions. I have been willing to meet with the best of my ability all the challenges this responsibility brings with...
Slow Down
Caregivers Journey I have always rushed around my life. I feel like I have been pacing around since I could walk. Even now when I have a phone conversation or I am waiting for an elevator I'm moving around walking back and forth. It's my way of keeping busy and...
Getting Away
Caregiver Warrior I am going to suggest something that may seem impossible for some Caregiver Warriors. I suggest getting a break from caregiving by taking a short vacation or getaway. For those of us who have no back up support and we are the only ones showing up to...
