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How to Set Boundaries, Delegate Tasks, and Reclaim Your Health and Well-being Have you ever reached the end of the day, collapsed onto your couch, and realized you forgot to eat—again? Or felt overwhelmed, thinking, “If I don’t do it, who will?” Maybe you’ve felt guilty for resenting the weight of caregiving or even questioned […]

How a Clear Emergency Plan Helps You Quickly Respond, Minimize Stress, and Keep Loved Ones Safe Emergencies are stressful enough without the added burden of uncertainty about what to do next—especially when you’re caring for multiple generations. I understand how overwhelming it can be when you’re pulled in different directions, juggling your kids, your aging parents, […]

Learn how to manage healthcare, coordinate support, and maintain a meaningful connection with your aging loved one—even from miles away. Being a caregiver is never easy—but when you live in a different city or state from your aging loved ones, the challenges can feel even greater. You want to be there for them, ensuring they’re […]

Ever feel like even the smallest decisions—what to make for dinner, what clothes to wear, what task to tackle next—feel heavier than they should? You’re not alone. As a caregiver, your day is filled with endless choices, and that mental exhaustion you’re feeling? That’s decision fatigue. Decision fatigue happens when your brain gets overloaded from […]

If we could sit down together over a cup of coffee, I’d share the biggest challenges I’ve seen families face in my 20-plus years as a nurse. Most of them fall into the four topics we are about to unpack.  Caregiving is tough—you’re already juggling so much in your daily life, our healthcare system can […]

Easy, heartfelt ways to celebrate connection—even when caregiving takes center stage. Let’s be honest—between work, caregiving, school drop-offs, and everything in between, Valentine’s Day can sneak up on us. You want to make it special and fun but who has time for elaborate crafts and complicated meals. We don’t usually make Valentine’s Day a big […]

Caregiving is a 24/7 job. You’re juggling an aging parent’s needs with your kids’ school schedules, trying to keep up with household tasks, and a career, it feels like there’s never enough time in the day. But what if there was a free tool that could take some of the weight off your shoulders? For me, […]

When you think of dehydration, you probably picture hot summer days, sweating under the sun, and constantly reaching for a cold drink. But did you know that dehydration is just as much a risk during the winter months?   The dry indoor air from increased use of heaters, reduced humidity outdoors, and a lower natural […]

It’s the beginning of the year, are you still recovering from the extra to-do lists, family gatherings, and that dash of chaos that comes with holiday celebrations? For those of us in the sandwich generation—caring for elderly parents, kids, and ourselves—it can feel like we’re juggling one too many things. One of the biggest challenges […]

As a caregiver, one of the most challenging aspects of your role is initiating conversations with your aging loved ones about their future. These discussions are deeply personal, touching on topics like their hopes for aging, their preferences for care, and decisions they would want others to make on their behalf if they’re no longer […]