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March is Social Work Month

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:February 28, 2025
  • Post category:Caregivers/Podcasts/Seniors/Social Worker
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The Social Work Month theme this year is 'Compassion + Action'. Social workers are a great resource for caregivers so let's explore how they can bring compassion into action for caregivers.

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What Makes You Brave?

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:September 27, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Seniors
  • Post comments:2 Comments

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

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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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Life Does Not End with a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:January 30, 2024
  • Post category:Alzheimer's/Caregivers
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Despite his wife's diagnosis of Alzheimer's changing what was a robust social life, Dennis discovered ways to give life meaning and enjoyment after the diagnosis.

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My Commitment To Exercise

  • Post author:Alison van Schie
  • Post published:January 26, 2024
  • Post category:Caregivers/Healthy Living/Seniors
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The health benefits of exercise. When caregiving when we don't have time for a full routine there are micro bouts of exercise. Some physical activity is better than none at all.

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