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Writing Things Down and ‘To Do’ Lists

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:December 27, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living
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Utilizing 'to do' lists effectively aids in handling a packed agenda and also serves as a record of achievements during busy periods. Organizing with lists and keeping a journal can be beneficial for caregivers.

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Bear-Wise Caregiving Tips

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:November 29, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living
  • Post comments:2 Comments

A hike in the forest or embarking on a caregiving journey, both can be less stressful experiences with the right preparation and equipment. What do you need to equip you for a safe and empowered experience?

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Caregiving Supports Matter

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:October 25, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Seniors
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With the number of unpaid family caregivers growing, supports and resources need to keep up so we can keep caregivers as healthy as possible. While we wait for legislated supports we need to rely on independent agencies and businesses, along with support groups and podcasts specifically for caregivers.

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What Makes You Brave?

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:September 27, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Seniors
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What does it take to feel brave in life or in the role of a caregiver? We explore a few external supports that can have a positive impact - providing us with courage when it is lacking.

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The Art of Carrying

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:August 30, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living
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How much can we carry before we need to ask for help? How does this apply to caregiving?

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Let’s Talk About Keys

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:July 26, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Seniors
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Keys for security and keys for caregiving. Keys to keep us safe and keys to unlock caregiver resources.

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Time to Declutter

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:June 28, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living/Seniors
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When is it time to start letting go of things and why is it so hard? Decluttering is a process.

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Caregiver Recognition

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:May 31, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Seniors
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Recognizing and Appreciating Caregivers throughout the year. What caregivers do for others and the importance of taking note of what they do for when we may step into a caregiving role.

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:April 26, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Parkinson's
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April is Parkinson's Awareness Month - a time to learn more about the disease and support those living with it.

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Preparing for Transitions

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:March 29, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living/Seniors
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An exploration into preparing for caregiving or retirement; and how being proactive can help in both situations.

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