CP-About Caregiving

Lack of sleep, fatigue, poor eating habits, and canceling medical appointments all contribute to increased risk of serious health problems for caregivers.

I often complain about how picky I think Lynn is. One of my greatest frustrations is how much effort

I’ve discovered that many people who have never been caregivers just don’t get what it really means to be a

Helping Lynn "swim" in the ocean.

For the first time in eight years, Lynn has been able to “swim” in the ocean. He was overjoyed at

I had to make a choice this week about my own care that turned out well but according to the

Ever had this conversation? “How’s (insert family member’s name here)? You know, that if you ever need anything, anything at

Papa giving Eli a ride on the wheelchair

As winter progressed to spring this year, Lynn was finally beginning to feel less fatigue, his muscles were getting stronger,

When I was young, no one in my immediate family had any type of visible disability. I grew up in

We have nine grandchildren. These four have special needs, all different. Three more grandchildren also with special needs. Our family gatherings are always "special" with unique diets, sensory limits to monitor, and mobility challenges.

It would seem that as of this week, my daughter has officially become a caregiver thus establishing the second generation

Having just celebrated a great Mother’s Day with my three children and their spouses, I couldn’t help but think that

From what I can tell, one of man’s God-given instincts is to protect his family and property. That instinct doesn’t

I’ve had the opportunity this week to read a few blogs from other caregivers and last week to attend a

I needed to go to work on Monday. I was supposed to be meeting someone at 12:30, so I had

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