We're big believers in using creativity to brighten our caregiving lives—like finding a new solution for an everyday …
Creative ways to do self care: 3 resources for refuelingRead More
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We're big believers in using creativity to brighten our caregiving lives—like finding a new solution for an everyday …
Creative ways to do self care: 3 resources for refuelingRead More
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We all know how important self care is for caregivers. But have we ever considered our caree's need for self care? We …
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3 tips for making it a daily practice I used to think getting a massage every four months was enough self care for …
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Today's post is written by Nicole Markert, one of our Caregiving Advice team members. She's a published poet, enjoys …
Poetry that gives deeper meaning to the experience of caregivingRead More
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In the summer of 2019, we kicked off our very first ABCs of Caregiving campaign on social media. It was so popular we …
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Today's reflection on past, present, and future comes from Latia Johnson, our team's caregiving tech expert and an …
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One thing can be said with absolute certainty: this year has put us all through the wringer. From the lowest of …
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Last month, when we told our just turned 10-year-old daughter with special needs that I had breast cancer, she cried. A …
When we told our daughter I had cancer, this happened.Read More
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Last summer, we kicked off our very first ABCs of Caregiving campaign on social media. It was so popular we brought it …
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Last summer, we kicked off our very first "ABCs of Caregiving" campaign on social media. It was so popular we've brought …
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A self-proclaimed "Jean of all trades," Latia has a career background in film, journalism, behavior therapy, education, …
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Caregiving is a universally shared experience that touches people of all ages: across gender, race, ability, …
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For months now, I've been planning a dear friend's bridal shower. This weekend, we finally got the chance to …
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Earlier this year, we launched a new social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving—inspired by the incredible stories …
Humans of Caregiving: our third collection of caregiversRead More
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Today's millennial voices post is written by Nicole Markert. Nicole is Caregiving Advice's intern and is just days away …
Conversations with caregivers: Meet Gina, who cared for her momRead More
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"I was just in a funk today." I've heard it from many caregivers—myself included—in the last few weeks. And I'll …
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This edition of our Bookshelf series contains 5 books written by authors with autism. These books are for readers who: …
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Control the chaos and bridge the distance with these top-rated care management apps How can you stay connected to …
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For this homebound edition of #CaregivingHacks, check out what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page to help with …
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For this edition of #CaregivingHacks, check out what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page to help with her …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: friends & fidgets editionRead More
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When caregivers hear these age-old phrases—"How can I help?" or "Let me know if I can do anything!"—just the thought of …
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In case you missed it, we recently launched a new social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving—inspired by the incredible …
Humans of Caregiving: our second collection of caregiversRead More
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For this edition of #CaregivingHacks, see what Eliza has been sharing on our Instagram page about caring for her …
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Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social worker and …
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We're super excited to introduce our latest social media campaign, Humans of Caregiving (inspired by the incredible …
Humans of Caregiving: our first collection of caregiversRead More
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So much happened this year, both in my caregiving life and in the life of Caregiving Advice. I wish I could share it …
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In case you missed it, Caregiving Advice is now on Spotify! Our "Forget-Me-Not" playlist is chock-full of popular …
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Today's Sponsor Spotlight post features PHOTAVIA: an innovative company (and our very first GOLD sponsor!) that produces …
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Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
My Take: Holiday gift ideas for professional caregiversRead More
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It’s no secret the holidays are a stressful kind of beautiful chaos. There's so much joy, tradition, family, and …
Practical holiday help for caregivers: 5 ways to be intentional this seasonRead More
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As the oldest of four kids and the oldest child of divorced parents, I've done a lot of caregiving for my own siblings. …
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Ziggie is the primary caregiver for his wife, who had a stroke. His biggest worry is wondering what would happen to her …
Meet iamfine: how our newest partner helped a spousal caregiverRead More
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Today’s post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team’s veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
My Take: A geriatric social worker’s perspective on visiting loved onesRead More
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This edition of our Bookshelf series is an exciting opportunity for us to highlight a newly released book for …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: our exclusive interview with author Debra HalliseyRead More
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Experiencing a hospital stay with your loved one of any age — or for yourself as a caregiver — often brings unexpected …
10 tips for a successful transition from hospital to homeRead More
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On the first day of summer we introduced our new campaign, the ABCs of Caregiving. Each week, our team has shared our …
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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 …
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Today's sponsor spotlight comes from an interview by Caregiving Advice's Bobbi Jo Curty with PHOTAVIA's Becky Steimle. …
Sponsor Spotlight: Creating a stimulating memory experience at homeRead More
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Today's post is from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team's veteran family navigator. Bobbi Jo is an experienced geriatric social …
My Take: A Geriatric Social Worker’s Perspective on EmpathyRead More
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As a millennial caregiver, it can almost feel as if life has flip-flopped on itself. For quite some time, the “expected” …
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We're grateful to our sponsors for their support of Caregiving Advice, which allows us to keep our online resources free …
Sponsor Spotlight: New Incontinence Products for the Summer SeasonRead More
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On the first day of summer we introduced our new campaign, the ABCs of Caregiving. Each week, our team has shared our …
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Caregiving, like many other aspects of life, works by trial and error: finding out what works and what doesn’t. It only …
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A few months ago, CGA team member Alanna Woody shared some thought-provoking insights about personality types and …
How does your personality type influence caregiving?Read More
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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. …
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Keep your sanity & health with 1 minute brain breaks Before I was born, my sister was diagnosed with …
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Each month, we'll feature a post from Bobbi Jo Curty, our team's veteran family navigator and an experienced geriatric …
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This edition of our Bookshelf series focuses on a topic that's hard to talk about — particularly with younger family …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: Talking to Kids About CancerRead More
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Happy first day of summer! Our latest social media campaign kicks off the summer season with caregiving advice for …
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This poignant poem was written by Kate Delany, a college English professor, writer, and community activist. Her sister …
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Here, the Caregiving Advice team shares their "stories behind the photo" to illustrate the ways there's always more to …
#StoryBehindPhoto: A collection of visual caregiver storiesRead More
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Eliza Brown is a millennial caregiver for her grandmother Aj. Here are her favorite ways to keep Aj engaged throughout …
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Today's tips come from Alanna Woody, a millennial caregiver who supports her grandparents, great-grandparents, and her …
Alanna’s Top Tips for Helping Her Mom Live with Chronic PainRead More
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Sometimes, self-care just isn't at the top of our list, but for us to be the best possible versions of ourselves (and …
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"Pictures hide the hard," wrote the mother of a son with special needs under the Instagram photo of his smiling face. …
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In today’s post, discover the caregiving business inspiration behind our sponsor Egosan — offering a unique incontinence …
Meet Egosan: Distinctive design for an intimate care needRead More
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By Bobbi Jo Curty In today's post, discover the story behind our founding sponsor PHOTAVIA — and understand …
Meet PHOTAVIA: Engaging memories through iconic photographsRead More
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Find out how Amie McGraham combined her love of animals with her loving care for her mother — and made a difference in …
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Welcome to Bobbi Jo, our veteran family navigator! While looking for work in senior living-focused freelancing, Bobbi …
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My great grandmother was a midwife. And a rather prominent one in her part of the world, as I've learned. She worked …
Call the (Norwegian) midwife: my caregiving heritageRead More
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This month, we're doing a series of posts on how a spectrum of caregiving issues are portrayed on our screens. This …
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Are you a caregiver feeling alone in your daily challenges, or overwhelmed by the 24/7 experience of caring for another …
The Caregiver’s Bookshelf: 4 more books for your resource libraryRead More
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Alanna Woody is part of the Caregiving Advice team. Here, she shares …
Lessons in limitless love: my grandparents’ storyRead More
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Why we need supporting caregivers just as much as the primary ones Today's reflections post is by our newest team …
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Every Monday on social media we post a new #CaregivingHack—i.e. a creative approach to a daily caregiving task. Here, …
Eliza’s Caregiving Hacks: 3 creative ways to care for someone with dementiaRead More
We're big believers in using creativity to brighten our caregiving lives—like finding a new solution for an everyday …
We all know how important self care is for caregivers. But have we ever considered our caree's need for self care? We …
3 tips for making it a daily practice I used to think getting a massage every four months was enough self care for …