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Living a Big Life
We’ve all heard the expression “Go big or Go Home” at one point or another. For some reason this past week this has become my mantra, so to speak. You see I tend to have spurts of time where I live …...
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Caregivers and FMLA Leave
As a caregiver, you have rights, including those that may be provided for you under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to take a job leave to care for your seriously ill family member. In addition to...
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What’s the impact of caregiving on your business?
Caregiving negatively affects morale, productivity, and costs. And, as a result of family caregiving responsibilities, a tremendous amount of talent, loyalty, and institutional knowledge leaves the...
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Having a Heat Wave
Summertime tips for Caregivers Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures. Here are some summer heat tips for helping...
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Random Stop Syndrome
While at a conference in Las Vegas, I experience a phenomenon I refer to as “Random Stop Syndrome”. While walking through the casinos people would come to a sudden and complete stop for no apparent...
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Worry Hours
Working in the health care field for the past 20 years I have heard the term “Worry Hours” repeatedly when discussing family caregivers. These hours are between 10pm and 1am when family caregivers,...
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Presenteeism – The Killer of Productivity in Your Workforce
Presenteeism occurs when employees come to work but are unable to focus on their jobs. This distraction is often caused when an elderly loved one needs frequent phone check-ins throughout the day, and...
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Fall is Here…Let the Chaos Begin!
Summer is usually a slower time for most of us. Though it may seem like there is a lot going on, it is mostly fun focused activities. The weather is nice and the days are long. The summer is a …...
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Guest Blog: Christmas Ideas for Caregivers
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your favorite caregiver? Don’t worry just yet. You don’t actually need to buy anything grand or spend a huge amount of money to show how much you care....
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The Waiting Game
During the last few years I’ve spent in more than my fair share of time in hospital waiting rooms (today will again be one of those days). As a result I’ve become somewhat of an expert in the waiting...
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New Years Resolutions (& other ways we set ourselves up for Failure)
Every year thousands of people set New Year Resolutions only to fail within the first month. I’m here to share GOOD NEWS about resolutions and how to better take care of yourself and love those around...
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Caregiver Stress Equals Higher Health Care Costs for Employers
The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases. Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace...
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Just Be
I’m just coming off of a long needed vacation. I have to admit I knew I needed time away after several stressful years of caring for family members… I just didn’t realize how much I needed it. When...
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Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers
Providing care for older family members has become a way of life for millions of Americans. In fact, nearly one in ten American workers is a caregiver. .Seventy percent of employers feel that...
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Stop Shoulding On Your Family
In the internet age we have immediate access to information that can help increase our brain function, manage health issues and decrease risk for increasing health problems. Sharing this information...
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Drive By Advice
At an event for business owners, a friend of mine used the term “drive by advice” in describing how, when starting a business it seems like everyone (even those who have never owned a business) want to...
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Permission to Fail
A few years ago I was part of an expert panel discussion on “How to care for yourself while caregiving” through WEGO Health and one of the other panelist, Ben Murphy (@athletdad) shared a great point....
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To Serve and Protect
Just like becoming a member of the US military is a choice, so is it a choice to care for an elderly loved one. Once that choice is made, you then have a duty serve and protect those you love, …...
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Duty and Honor
On a full flight from Atlanta to Chicago I noticed a soldier was sitting behind me. As is my custom I thanked him for his service to which he sheepishly responded “thank you”. A few minutes before...
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A Fundamental Rule of Caregiving (that No one can seem to Follow)
An essential imperative of caregiving is: Take care of yourself. However; the majority of family caregivers are so busy taking care of others that they neglect to care for themselves. The sad irony...
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