Ever since my parents moved back to Milwaukee from Florida some 15 years ago, Mom has enjoyed the relationship that she has built with her General Physician. Her doctor's staff has been very compassionate and supportive, especially during the winter months when there is no way that Mom is leaving the house in that frigid… Continue reading Changing Mom’s Physician
Evening time is TV time with Mom. She is an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, so during the summer we are usually watching the game. Most nights I start yawning beginning around 7pm. I do my best not to be obnoxious about it, but there are some days when I am feeling completely exhausted by that… Continue reading Nights Are Tough
As Family Caregivers, our days can be hectic, upsetting, frustrating and exhausting as we help our loved ones. In general, we tend to experience a lot of stress, some anxiety and loneliness and possibly even a little emotional instability. Having support from others can help to provide a break from the "routine", but often that's… Continue reading EFT Tapping: 10-Minutes to Emotional, Physical or Mental Relief
In November of 2017, Mom had a week-long stay at the local hospital due to scary low blood pressure. As a result of that visit, someone on the healthcare staff referred us to the local Department of Aging. Turns out, one of the programs we qualified for was respite care. A friendly case manager stopped… Continue reading My Experience Hiring Respite Care
Once in a while, one of my brothers makes themselves available to "help" Mom and Dad that I can get out for some well-deserved "me" time. It usually does involve begging on my part, but, as a Caregiver, ya do whatcha gotta do... right?! This past weekend I had an opportunity to go to a… Continue reading Respite Outing: The Ballet
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