by Lisa Kendall | Feb 12, 2021 | Arts, Caregiver Issues, Intergenerational, well-being
This musical Valentine comes to you with love from the students of the Chamber Music and Y2C programs at the Hartt Community School, University of Hartford, CT. Please share with the Elders and Caregivers in your life, and stay safe!
by Lisa Kendall | Mar 15, 2019 | Caregiver Issues, Stress Management, well-being
Today, we welcome guest blogger, Christine Klotz, author of All-In Caregiving: A Guide for the Care of Aging Parents. Providing care and support for a family member or other loved one takes time that you just might feel you don’t have. You have your own life that is...
by Lisa Kendall | Nov 4, 2018 | Caregiver Issues, Elderhood, Trauma, well-being, Women's Health
Depression in Elders may mimic dementia, or signal the beginning of another illness. It can shine light on the need to heal old wounds in the final stage of life. Family members who provide care for an Elder may be at significantly greater risk for depression...
by Lisa Kendall | Oct 21, 2018 | Caregiver Issues, dementia, Stress Management, well-being
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.
by Lisa Kendall | Nov 25, 2013 | Caregiver Issues
Thanksgiving is a very special American holiday that carries many memories and not a little nostalgia for the past. I remember riding in our family car with my sisters to visit Grandparents for Thanksgiving, and singing “Over the river and through the woods, to...