While I'm there, I am going to be on the closing session panel, Who Is America’s New Sandwich Generation? Millennials and GenX, with the esteemed Dr. Gretchen E. Alkema, VP of Policy &
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Coping with Caregiving
I’m Only Rachel Sometimes
Not too long ago, my grandma started referring to me as “Mom” when I’m not around.
At first, it freaked me out.
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TCG Blog Party Celebrity Guests Announced!
The TakingCareofGrandma.com blogiversary is right around the corner. If you know me, you know I like to make a huge deal
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The Difference between Parenting and Caregiving (Caregiven Collabo)
Originally appeared on the Caregiven Blog
Despite my boasts of vast improvements in emotional intelligence and
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How I Managed to Not Go Broke as Grandma’s Primary Caregiver
It is estimated that family caregivers spend $7,000 annually on expenses related to taking care of a loved one. (AARP,
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Coming out From the Rock: Increasing Joy and Honoring Last Wishes
Beyond the basic activities of caregiving (read: personal and medical care, housekeeping, etc), we family caregivers
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Coming out From the Rock: Tech Sweet Tech
Technology is our life support as millennials. Many of us would not be able to function on a daily basis without it.
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Conserving Energy: How I Channel My Guilt To Achieve Self Care
If you’ve ever heard me talk about taking time out for myself, you might have heard me say I was “conserving energy.”
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Stressed Out? You need the Making a Break Project
REPEAT AFTER ME: Respite is not a program.
Okay, respite is not *just* a program.
Many families don't qualify for
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My 2019 Caregiving Resolution: More Like Glinda, Less Like Fidel
I have a confession to make.
There are times in my caregiving world where I feel like I am possessed with the spirit
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