9 Ways to Reduce Caregiver Resentment and Improve Health
Being a caregiver means putting aside large parts of your life in order to care for someone else. That can cause feelings of frustration and resentment, no matter how willing you are to do it. Read More
New Guidebook for Widows Offers Hope, Financial Wisdom and a Positive Path Forward
A husband’s death is one of the most difficult events that a woman will ever experience. It’s overwhelming, terrifying and, far too often, financially devastating. Read More
How Grandparents Can Be Heroes to Traumatized Children
“Kinship caregivers play a critical role in helping traumatized children to heal,” says Dr. Sarah Springer, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship Care. Read More
What is a Caregiver Cruise and Why Should You Consider Taking One?
There are 66 million family caregivers in the U.S. alone; 70% are female and 25% are Millennials. Caregivers suffer worsened health than non-caregivers and 40-60% report symptoms of depression. Some caregivers, like my sister, pre-decease the ones for whom they care. Read More
Can Nostalgia Really Help to Amplify Dementia Treatment?
Dementia could be quite depressing for both the person who suffers from it and those who care for them. Is there a way to bring joy into a life of deteriorating mentality? Our guest today, Lori La Bey, will share with us the importance of nostalgia and happy memories when dealing with dementia. Enjoy the show! Read More
8 Insider Tips for Working Effectively with Senior Care Staff
One of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make as a dementia care partner is when to move your parent or partner into memory care. Once the move is done, you next need to know how to work effectively with care staff. The fantasy is that the move goes off without a hitch, and then life just magically gets easier. In my experience, though, that’s about as common as running across a unicorn in the wild…
Read More5 Strategies for Moving on After Divorce as an Older Woman (Video)
No one knows better than I do just how difficult moving on after a divorce can be. In many ways, recovering from a divorce as an older woman is especially difficult. Read More
Life After Divorce for Women over 60: 5 Emotions to Expect (Video)
Life after divorce is filled with overwhelming emotions. Many women feel a combination of anger, fear, resentment and confusion. They may even feel shame or guilt, even when they don’t deserve to. Read More
Going Through a Divorce After 60? Here’s How to Protect Yourself (Video)
When you are going through a divorce after 60, all you want to do is climb under a rock and wait for it all to pass. Read More
8 Useful Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
When parents are unable to raise their children, grandparents often step in. In the U.S., there are millions of grandparents raising grandchildren. These families are often called “grandfamilies.” Of course raising your own grandchildren is not without it’s challenges, but, it can also be rewarding. Read More