Here is a little fun fact for you: After my husband passed away I needed to go through the long list of providing death certificates and removing him from or closing accounts etc. Our car insurance had him as a driver (even though he hadn’t driven in over…
Did you know that 53% of caregivers report a severe decline in their health? 70% of caregivers grapple with their own mental health issues. About 33% have seriously considered suicide in the last 30 days. In caregivers aged 24 to 43, this rate is closer to 45%! I completely understand…
There is so much responsibility when it comes to caregiving for someone who is so sick. Remembering every pill, time taken, dosage and what is it for. Remembering doctors appointments, procedures, and names of every specialist. Keeping track of records from the multiple different hospitals my husband had to visit…
Looking back at my family’s journey with my husband’s health battles, it is sometimes hard to remember the good times. There was so much pain and heartache and tough decisions and anger that the good sometimes is harder to recall. In March of 2023, my husband…
One of the biggest parts of therapy that I have found helpful was writing. So here it is, some of my thoughts, feelings and advice (if you can call it that) on a small part of what I have gone through and how I keep moving forward. First, I will…
Being a caregiver can be incredibly challenging, both emotionally and physically. Caregivers often face a multitude of responsibilities and stressors as they provide care and support to their loved ones. My husband has ongoing health battles and it is rough. He has been in the hospital multiple times, the latest…
Do you feel like the mess just creeps up on you until it feels like too much to handle? Do you wish your house was cleaner on a regular basis? There are six things you can do every single day to keep the chaos at bay. If you get into…