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11/04/2022

I often post about self-care and advocating for caregivers to put their own physical and mental health first. That is important, but it isn't enough. We need others to recognize the need for caregiver support and to step up!
I see you Caregivers ❤️.

11/02/2022

Happy National Family Caregiver Month! Just keeping it real with this one..

10/23/2022

YOU matter. Many Caregivers put themselves last when taking care of others. Often its not just the care recipient they prioritize above themselves. Their family, spouse, kids all get more attention. This isn't sustainable and can lead to burnout, frustration, depression and even anger.
It's important to prioritize you! You get creative in finding solutions for your care recipient's care - get just as creative in finding ways to take care of yourself.
You deserve it.❤️

10/10/2022

07/01/2022

Caregiving can take its toll mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you are able to find some time to rest. YOU are important and deserve care

04/28/2022

Day #3 of benefits of journaling for caregivers. It’s easy to get lost in the day to day of putting everyone else first. Today try to reconnect with you and your needs. Thanks for the great reminders.

04/25/2022

Day #2 of benefits of journaling for caregivers. I hadn’t considered journaling to discover patterns, but love this!

03/19/2022

Day #4 of ways friends and family can provide support to caregivers. I think these ideas are my favorite so far ❤️

03/10/2022

Saw this on a friend’s post and had to share. Whether you’ve lost your loved one or they are lost to cognitive decline your memories are still there ❤️ Today do something to honor their story.

02/25/2022

Happy Friday, Caregivers! Wishing you a day of self compassion. You are doing hard things! ❤️ Show yourself the same compassion you do your care recipient(s)and see how it feels.

01/29/2022

It took me awhile to find any beauty in my mom’s dementia diagnosis. If I could have changed it, I would have in a second, but there was still beauty to be found. Later in her progression I got to “meet” her. We joked liked teenagers and I got to see a side of her I never saw as her daughter. Sometimes you have to look hard, but there is beauty in the journey. ❤️

01/13/2022

It's often hard to know where to turn for help and information when you are starting out on a caregiving journey.
https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver
is a good place to start, as are Department of Human Services for your state. You aren't alone!
There are numerous online support groups that can help too.