One thing can be said with absolute certainty: this year has put us all through the wringer. From the lowest of …
When we told our daughter I had cancer, this happened.
Last month, when we told our just turned 10-year-old daughter with special needs that I had breast cancer, she cried. A …
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The ABCs of caregiving: a roundup of G to M
Last summer, we kicked off our very first ABCs of Caregiving campaign on social media. It was so popular we brought it …
The ABCs of caregiving: a roundup of A to F
Last summer, we kicked off our very first "ABCs of Caregiving" campaign on social media. It was so popular we've brought …
Meet Latia, our newest team member
A self-proclaimed "Jean of all trades," Latia has a career background in film, journalism, behavior therapy, education, …
How we’re listening and learning
Caregiving is a universally shared experience that touches people of all ages: across gender, race, ability, …
Celebrating while caregiving: making it work
For months now, I've been planning a dear friend's bridal shower. This weekend, we finally got the chance to …
Humans of Caregiving: our third collection of caregivers
Earlier this year, we launched a new social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving—inspired by the incredible stories …
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Conversations with caregivers: Meet Gina, who cared for her mom
Today's millennial voices post is written by Nicole Markert. Nicole is Caregiving Advice's intern and is just days away …
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5 ways to shake off caregiver funk
"I was just in a funk today." I've heard it from many caregivers—myself included—in the last few weeks. And I'll …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: 5 books by authors with autism
This edition of our Bookshelf series contains 5 books written by authors with autism. These books are for readers who: …
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5 caregiving apps to keep you connected
Control the chaos and bridge the distance with these top-rated care management apps How can you stay connected to …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: homebound edition
For this homebound edition of #CaregivingHacks, check out what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page to help with …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: friends & fidgets edition
For this edition of #CaregivingHacks, check out what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page to help with her …
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5 ways for caregivers to answer “How can I help?”
When caregivers hear these age-old phrases—"How can I help?" or "Let me know if I can do anything!"—just the thought of …
Humans of Caregiving: our second collection of caregivers
In case you missed it, we recently launched a new social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving—inspired by the incredible …
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Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: food edition
For this edition of #CaregivingHacks, see what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page about caring for her …
My Take: A look at cross-cultural caregiving
Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social worker and …
Humans of Caregiving: our first collection of caregivers
We're super excited to introduce our latest social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving (inspired by the incredible …
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One year of Caregiving Advice: the highlights
So much happened this year, both in my caregiving life and in the life of Caregiving Advice. I wish I could share it …
The best Spotify playlists for busy caregivers
In case you missed it, Caregiving Advice is now on Spotify! Our "Forget-Me-Not" playlist is chock-full of popular …
Sponsor Spotlight: Keeping holiday memories alive
Today's Sponsor Spotlight post features PHOTAVIA: an innovative company (and our very first GOLD sponsor!) that produces …
My Take: Holiday gift ideas for professional caregivers
Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
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Practical holiday help for caregivers: 5 ways to be intentional this season
It’s no secret the holidays are a stressful kind of beautiful chaos. There's so much joy, tradition, family, and …
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5 lessons I’ve learned from caring for my siblings
As the oldest of four kids and the oldest child of divorced parents, I've done a lot of caregiving for my own siblings. …
Meet iamfine: how our newest partner helped a spousal caregiver
Ziggie is the primary caregiver for his wife, who had a stroke. His biggest worry is wondering what would happen to her …
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My Take: A geriatric social worker’s perspective on visiting loved ones
Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
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The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: our exclusive interview with author Debra Hallisey
This edition of our Bookshelf series is an exciting opportunity for us to highlight a newly released book for …
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10 tips for a successful transition from hospital to home
Experiencing a hospital stay with your loved one of any age — or for yourself as a caregiver — often brings unexpected …
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The ABCs of Caregiving: N to Z Review
On the first day of summer we introduced our new campaign, the ABCs of Caregiving. Each week, our team has shared our …
5 Podcasts for Busy Caregivers
Caregivers are busy people. We don’t always have the time to cozy up with a book or even read a quick article. That’s …
Sponsor Spotlight: Creating a stimulating memory experience at home
Today's sponsor spotlight comes from an interview by Caregiving Advice's Bobbi Jo Curty with PHOTAVIA's Becky Steimle. …
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My Take: A Geriatric Social Worker’s Perspective on Empathy
Today's post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team's veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
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My Take: The Millennial Caregiver “Flip-Flop”
As a millennial caregiver, it can almost feel as if life has flip-flopped on itself. For quite some time, the “expected” …
Sponsor Spotlight: New Incontinence Products for the Summer Season
We're grateful to our sponsors for their support of Caregiving Advice, which allows us to keep our online resources free …
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The ABCs of Caregiving: A to M Review
On the first day of summer we introduced our new campaign, the ABCs of Caregiving. Each week, our team has shared our …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: summer edition
Caregiving, like many other aspects of life, works by trial and error: finding out what works and what doesn’t. It only …
How does your personality type influence caregiving?
A few months ago, CGA team member Alanna Woody shared some thought-provoking insights about personality types and …
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My Take: How I’m Healing From Caregiver Fatigue
This winter, I experienced fatigue on a whole new level. The kind of fatigue I had when I had the flu a few years ago. …
How to Take a Mini Caregiver Vacation
Keep your sanity & health with 1 minute brain breaks Before I was born, my sister was diagnosed with …
Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help at Home
Each month, we'll feature a post from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team's veteran family navigator and an experienced geriatric …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: Talking to Kids About Cancer
This edition of our Bookshelf series focuses on a topic that's hard to talk about — particularly with younger family …
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The #ABCs of Caregiving
Happy first day of summer! Our latest social media campaign kicks off the summer season with caregiving advice for …
Caregiving in poetry: a sister’s perspective
This poignant poem was written by Kate Delany, a college English professor, writer, and community activist. Her sister …
The story behind the blue couch
When I chose the main home page image for Caregiving Advice, I knew a few things: I wanted something symbolic and sharp, …
#StoryBehindPhoto: A collection of visual caregiver stories
Here, the Caregiving Advice team shares their "stories behind the photo" to illustrate the ways there's always more to …
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Eliza’s Top 10 Caregiver Activity Ideas
Eliza Brown is a millennial caregiver for her grandmother Aj. Here are her favorite ways to keep Aj engaged throughout …
Alanna’s Top Tips for Helping Her Mom Live with Chronic Pain
Today's tips come from Alanna Woody, a millennial caregiver who supports her grandparents, great-grandparents, and her …
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Ruby’s Top 5 Self-Care Tasks for the Caregiver
Sometimes, self-care just isn't at the top of our list, but for us to be the best possible versions of ourselves (and …
What caregiving stories do your photos tell?
"Pictures hide the hard," wrote the mother of a son with special needs under the Instagram photo of his smiling face. …
Meet Egosan: Distinctive design for an intimate care need
In today’s post, discover the caregiving business inspiration behind our sponsor Egosan — offering a unique incontinence …
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Meet PHOTAVIA: Engaging memories through iconic photographs
By Bobbi Jo Curty In today's post, discover the story behind our founding sponsor PHOTAVIA — and understand …
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Finding new ways to care, beyond the daily grind
Find out how Amie McGraham combined her love of animals with her loving care for her mother — and made a difference in …
Meet Caregiving Advice’s newest team member
Welcome to Bobbi Jo, our veteran family navigator! While looking for work in senior living-focused freelancing, Bobbi …
Call the (Norwegian) midwife: my caregiving heritage
My great grandmother was a midwife. And a rather prominent one in her part of the world, as I've learned. She worked …
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Problem-solving at the speed of light: How a popular TV show made me feel less isolated as a caregiver
This month, we're doing a series of posts on how a spectrum of caregiving issues are portrayed on our screens. This …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: 4 more books for your resource library
Are you a caregiver feeling alone in your daily challenges, or overwhelmed by the 24/7 experience of caring for another …
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Lessons in limitless love: my grandparents’ story
Alanna Woody is part of the Caregiving Advice team. Here, she shares …
Struggling with your caregiving role? Take heart.
Why we need supporting caregivers just as much as the primary ones Today's reflections post is by our newest team …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: 3 creative ways to care for someone with dementia
Every Monday on social media we post a new #CaregivingHack—i.e. a creative approach to a daily caregiving task. Here, …
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Meet Pria, a new health management app
Learn more about Pria, a medication dispenser that does more than pop out pills. How did Pria get started? Pria …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: “staying in” edition
Check out these caregiving hacks from Eliza, who cares for her bed-bound grandmother who has dementia. These hacks were …
