That’s Just “Tired” Talking

November 28, 2011

When caregiving energy is depleted, the voice of self-doubt is just “Tired” talking, and it’s not helpful. Jane Meier Hamilton recommends practicing self-care and listening for the more helpful voices of “Calm” and “Optimism.”

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My Turn

November 16, 2011

For 20 years, Mom has lived on her own, 2,000 miles away, supported by Mary Horton Sondag’s siblings. Changes in her Mom and sister’s health have prompted frank talk about “what if” she’s unable to live alone. Seems like it’s Mary’s turn to be more active in her Mom’s care.

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Depleted

November 7, 2011

Caring takes physical, mental and emotional energy. When Jane Meier Hamilton’s energy is depleted, a vicious cycle of fatigue and negativity change what was once joyous, interesting or challenging into one more burden. Ideas about conserving and restoring energy can help.

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Benefits of Video Chat

October 22, 2011

People don’t often think of computing as a caregiving tool, but it is. Being able to keep connected using computer-based video chat has benefits for everyone in the family!

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The Blue Shorts

October 4, 2011

There are many difficult and heartbreaking days for caregivers, but once in awhile a miracle happens that makes it all worth it. On this day, for the dedicated and loving mother, it was “blue shorts.”

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So Many Losses

September 27, 2011

Caregivers experience many losses as we journey with loved ones through aging, illness, disability and death. Jane Hamilton wonders if the losses associated with Alzheimer’s are what nudged her into letting go of her Mother.

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You’re Not Alone

September 19, 2011

After being blindsided by his wife’s experience with breast cancer, Craig Jennings created Caring For The Caregiver, offering caring and healing resources on Long Island, helping caregivers say, “I don’t feel so alone.”

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Technology Tools for Caregivers

September 8, 2011

Experience as a nurse and long-distance caregiver has led Nancy Allegrezza and her husband to create and sell a user-friendly computer that helps seniors and their families stay connected. In future blogs she’ll share information about helpful technology tools for caregivers.

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Disloyal

August 29, 2011

Envisioning future life without the care receiver or wishing death would come can raise hard-to-admit feelings like disloyalty or guilt. Caregivers aren’t proud to admit such dark emotions despite assurances that each person has a right to feel their feelings.

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Caring Just Enough

August 25, 2011

The first thing I did when I returned to work after my leave was to take my friend Charlie’s words to heart. I vowed not to “care too much,” or at least to care enough about myself. As a physical therapist, this is no easy task. My job as a home health physical therapist usually [...]

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