Thinking about the importance of recognizing the immense contribution of American laborers this past holiday really highlighted for me an issue that’s been coming up a great deal lately in caregiver conversation circles: the growing number of caregivers suffering in silence. Many caregivers describe to me that they feel it’s better for their parents or [...]
Does the picture this Reader’s Question paints of a caregiver’s life sound like yours? I have been a caregiver for my mother for the past 5 years. My mother lives alone and has a full time aide, but I am the “go-to” person for all calls, decisions, issues that arise, and the constant check-ins that [...]
Just a quick note to see if I can help get the gears turning in your mind about how to be bolder and more confident when making your New Years resolutions this week…. I know I’ve always taught you about the benefits of using affirmations and declarations as a way to instill in yourself new [...]
As you prepare for your holiday festivities this week (or maybe for some much-needed quiet time!), I just wanted to give you a gift from my heart: a poem that’s meant to empower and sustain you even in the most trying of times. It doesn’t take long to read, but I hope the theme and [...]



