Sep 2, 2021 | Caregiving, Emotions of Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutes English Spanish English Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese | Print This Post Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions. You may have great days when you feel a deep sense of fulfillment...
Sep 1, 2021 | Self Care, Stress Management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a...
Aug 31, 2021 | Caregiving, Stress Management
Reading Time: 4 minutes English Spanish English Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese | Print This Post Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. As the population...
Aug 28, 2021 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregiving
Reading Time: < 1 minute English Spanish English Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese | Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to act in different and unpredictable ways from their usual behavior before the disease. Remember, it is difficult behaviors,...
Aug 27, 2021 | Caregiving
Reading Time: 4 minutes English Spanish English Chinese (Simplified) Vietnamese | Here are ten ways to express condolences when someone dies, start a conversation with a grieving person, and show how much you care. Perhaps it was your parent or other loved one who...
Aug 24, 2021 | Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow did you become the caregiver for your loved one? My physician/husband diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in 2011. What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing? Staying on top of what they might need at any...
Aug 23, 2021 | Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDate & Time: September 13, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST (online) Guest Speaker: Tena J. Burrell, licensed IAR (Investment Advisory Representative), President, Financial & Estate Planning Services Tena Burrell is President of...
Aug 22, 2021 | Caregiving
Reading Time: 7 minutesCaring for an aging parent or other loved one in your home usually begins with the best of intentions. Over time, however, a good thing can disintegrate into a tough, tense situation. Knowing the top trouble spots can help you make changes that...
Aug 18, 2021 | Caregiving, Respite Care
Reading Time: 2 minutesNow that September is right around the corner (believe it or not!), it’s time to start making your list of those people you know you can count on to pitch in and support your respite program this fall. Let them in on your plan and see what they...
Aug 17, 2021 | Caregiving, Hospital
Reading Time: 5 minutesInevitable as the progression of the disease itself, hospitalization will happen to a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Physical problems increase with age; studies show that one-third of the people discharged from the...
