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You’re Invited to the TCG Blogiversary Party!

Next month, right here at TakingCareofGrandma.com, I will be celebrating my second year of blogging with a month-long blog party with the goal of bringing to millennial caregiving.

We have some awesome celebrity guests who will be sharing their stories on my blogiversary! These caregiving all stars just happen to be millennials. I will introduce you to them over the coming weeks.

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rick cabralrick cabral
jenn chanjenn chan
renee kingrenee king
lora williamslora williams

BUT WAIT, there’s more!

In addition to the motivating stories and free game from our millennial caregiving all stars, I have some great gifts for you to download, completely free, including:

HEAD CAREGIVER IN CHARGE complete handbook

In honor of the TCG Blogiversary, for the month of May ONLY, you can download Head Caregiver in Charge: The Complete Handbook COMPLETELY FREE and get your caregiving business in order so you can get back to your life.

The Handbook will include all the tools you need to hire and manage a team of caregivers to help you care for your loved one. Learn more at
http://rachelh15.sg-host.com/head-caregiver-in-charge-the-complete-handbook/

TakingCareofGrandma.com presents The Long Term Care Calculator

One of my life mottos is When in doubt, make a spreadsheet.

I created this tool when I was thinking about hiring help and submitting our long term care insurance claim to see how much I could pay my grandma’s caregivers and how long it would be sustainable. I am offering this tool to you completely free during the month of May for my blogiversary.

PLUS

If you’re like me, music is your life source. During the month of my blogiversary, I will have very special playlists for you. The #ACTIVATED playlist will pump you up in the mornings or whenever you need a boost, and the chill TF out playlist will help you calm down when you’re having a meltdown or want to wind down after a long day.

  • rachelh15.sg-host.com ACTIVATED Playlist
  • rachelh15.sg-host.com Chill TF Out Playlist

No party would be complete without performances!!!

In concert (get it?! haha) with my blogiversary, we will have kick-ass #Tunesday peformances, including:

  • Barbara & Rachel singing Keep on the Sunny Side
  • The long-awaited Taking Care of Grandma RAP
  • And a very special Car Karaoke session with mystery guests (TBA).

Check out the complete schedule below!

TakingCareofGrandma.com
Blogiversary Schedule

SunMonTuesWedsThurs.FriSat
1
TCG Blogiversary KICKOFF

One year of blogging
Memorable Moments
2
#THANKFUL
THURSDAY		3
Party favor Friday
HCIC Handbook Release 		4
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7
#TunesDay
Barbara & Rachel Duet debut

8
One yearof blogging
Victories		9
#THANKFUL
THURSDAY		10
Party favor Friday
#ACTIVATED Playlist
11
121314 15
One yearof blogging
Challenges		16
#THANKFUL
THURSDAY		17
Party favor Friday
LTC Calculator		18
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#TunesDay
TCG Rap premiere
22

23
TCG Blogiversary BLOG PARTY
Featuring Millennial Caregiving Allstars

24
Party Favor Friday
Chill TF Out Playlist		25
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Memorial Day		28
#TunesDay
Delivering Happiness Car Karaoke		29
One year of blogging
Looking forward		30
#THANKFUL
THURSDAY


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Disclaimer: As always, due to complexity, the calendar is just a guide. I am, after all, a family caregiver 😘

Tell me what you’re looking forward to most in the comments!

TCG BLOGIVERSARY: ADVICE

Words of Wisdom

Everyone is quick to give caregivers advice.

Sometimes advice is helpful. Especially when it comes from people who have ‘been there.’

Hear from our featured guests on what they wish they would have known looking back.

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Gael

Lora

Deb

Karen

Saskia

Your Take

What advice do you have for someone who sees caregiving in their future or is currently in the throes of caregiving? We want to hear from you! Drop your words of wisdom in the comments below!

Thank you for joining the TCG Blogiversary! I hope you enjoyed the videos and learned as much as I did!

TCG Blogiversary: Self Care

Caring for the Caregiver

As caregivers, we hear that we need to practice “self care” all of the time.

But what is self care, exactly?

Hear from our featured guests on what self care looks like for them, the resources they rely on, and just for fun: what they’d do when/if they got a break from caregiving.

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Gael

Lora

Deb

Karen

Saskia

Your Take

What do YOU do to make sure you are your best self?
What resources do you rely on?
What would you do if you could have a day off?
Share with us in the comments below!

Next Up

Next, we will hear words of wisdom from our featured guests for current and future caregivers. Stick with us for the TCG Blogiversary!

TCG Blogiversary: Blessings and Challenges of Caregiving

Taking the Good with the Bad

A lot of the time when we hear about caregiving, we hear about the frustrations and struggles that all caregivers experience.

I am a firm believer that you have to take the good with the bad.

In this set of clips from our featured guests, we will focus on not only the challenges of caregiving, but also the blessings that come with it.

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Gael

Lora

Deb

Karen

Saskia

Your Take

What have YOU found the most rewarding about caregiving? What have been hurdles you have gotten over in your caregiving journey? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Drop them in the comments below!

Next Up

Next, we will hear from our featured guests about what self care looks like for them and tips and tricks that have helped them maintain their sanity. Stick with us for the TCG Blogiversary!

TCG Blogiversary: Meet Saskia

Creating Being Well

Next at the TCG Blogiversary Party is Saskia. Originally from the Netherlands, she created a new life for herself in Canada. She has cared for many different folks, personally and professionally over the years.

Saskia is a very dynamic personality and has a lot of great insight to share.

In this video, Saskia describes who she is, who she’s cared for, and what her family dynamics look like.

Is your experience similar to Saskia’s? We’d love to hear from you. Drop a line in the comments!

Next Up

Next, we will hear from our featured guests about blessings and challenges… and taking the good with the bad. Stick with us for the TCG Blogiversary!

TCG Blogiversary: Meet Karen

The Renaissance Caregiver Extraordinaire

Next at the TCG Blogiversary Party we have Karen. From Kansas City (woot, woot!), she has cared for many different folks, personally and professionally over the years.

You might recognize Karen as one of my grandma’s companions. I crossed paths with Karen a million times in my work life before she became one of our close family ties.

In this video, Karen shares who she is, who she’s cared for, and what her family dynamics look like.

Is your experience similar to Karen’s? We’d love to hear from you. Drop a line in the comments!

Next Up

Next, I will introduce you to Saskia Jennings, a dynamic personality who has cared for people both personally and professionally. Stick with us for the TCG Blogiversary!

TCG Blogiversary: Meet Deb

Next up at the TCG Blogiversary Party is Debra Hallisey. Hailing from New Jersey, Debra spent 30 years in the corporate world before she had to turn her focus to caregiving.

I met Deb when we started the the Certified Caregiving Consultant program at Caregiving.com in September of 2017. Since that time, she has not only been a great resource and connection, but also a wonderful and caring friend. 

In this video, Debra shares who she is, who she cares for, and what her family dynamics look like.

Is your experience similar to Deb’s? We’d love to hear from you. Drop a line in the comments!

Next Up

Next, I will introduce you to Karen Cunningham, a renaissance caregiver extraordinaire. I might be a little partial because she is my grandma’s helper 😘, but she has amazing experiences to share with you. Stick with us for the TCG Blogiversary!

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