A Big Announcement!
I’m excited to announce that I will be offering my courses, workshops, and other programming for caregivers on The Whole Care Network!
Disinhibition: the double-edged sword of dementia
. “Disinhibition” is the term for what happens when the brain loses the ability to inhibit, or stop, our impulses to speak or act. We all have healthy inhibition, the “filter” that tells us not to say out loud the things that come to our mind. Think of the last time you were really angry, or jealous, or upset with someone, but you chose to “bite your tongue.”
7 Keys to Succeeding with Dementia Caregiving
Your heart is in the right place. You’re doing everything you can to make your relative who lives with dementia feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. But you still feel like a failure! What could the problem be?
When Elder Care Hurts: The Q.U.I.C.K. Map to Preserve Your Peace, Save Your Sanity, and Find the Right Path for Your Caregiving Journey
No one in the world makes as big an impression on us like our parents, (unless it’s our siblings!)For good or ill, our parents’ guidance, praise, and criticism shape the way we view both the world and ourselves. As they grow older and their needs change, we often have...
What is Your Recipe for Respite?
In today’s episode of Care Partner Connection: Office Hours, I offer a recipe for respite that reinforces the importance of having some time that is truly your own, every day, while ensuring you will always have something special to look forward to.
The ABC’s of Well-Being
Seven Fast and Simple Strategies for Finding Your Calm Center and Recovering Your Balance We’ve known for a long time that caring for an ill family member can create prolonged or high levels of stress, creating greater risk for developing chronic illness....
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