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Self-Care for Caregivers
The ultimate Caregivers guide to resilience, strength, and balance.
Wisdom From The Inside
I was constantly adjusting my life and world as a Caregiver Warrior, and often couldn’t find the information I needed. My blog is a place where I share my personal caregiving experiences, survival strategies I developed, and lessons learned in the trenches. I truly hope this might provide you with some guidance and relief during your caregiving journey.
Exercise!
Caregiver Warrior Ok, we all know the importance of exercising. We hear about it everyday. From Dr. Oz to blogs we get the message that physical activity is extremely important. As I write this I am feeling so guilty that I have not been to be gym or doing my regular...
Humor And The New Normal
Humor is a powerful healing force. Everything is better when we can laugh and see the funny in our lives and caregiving journeys.
Finding Rehab Facilities
Caregiver Warrior When we were researching post surgery rehabilitation facilities for my Father we opted for one that was close to my parents apartment so traveling back and forth would be easy. We didn't have the need for a dementia ward although they did have one...
Responsibility And Me
Caregiver Warrior For almost a decade I have been taking care of both people and animals. I believe I have taken on this responsibility with all good intentions. I have been willing to meet with the best of my ability all the challenges this responsibility brings with...
Slow Down
Caregivers Journey I have always rushed around my life. I feel like I have been pacing around since I could walk. Even now when I have a phone conversation or I am waiting for an elevator I'm moving around walking back and forth. It's my way of keeping busy and...
Getting Away
Caregiver Warrior I am going to suggest something that may seem impossible for some Caregiver Warriors. I suggest getting a break from caregiving by taking a short vacation or getaway. For those of us who have no back up support and we are the only ones showing up to...
Having A Good Cry
Caregivers Journey I have been so distressed in my caregiving life that I have closed my self in the bathroom and covering my face in my hands have cried long and hard in silence so no one can hear me but the heavens above. And at times I questioned if the heavens...
Taking Care Of The Active Alcoholic Or Addict
Taking care of active drug addicts and alcoholics can be difficult, infuriating and sad. You want to sympathize with the person who is suffering but want to strangle the part of them that has the disease of addiction. As we all know, caregiving is a strenuous exercise...
Zip Your Lip
Caregiver Warrior One of my favorite Caregiver Warrior tools is "Zip your lip!" This is an amazing tool but a hard one to prefect. I usually forget I have it or have a hard time using it. But when I do remember it or can pull it off, wow! The results are terrific!...