Every year Hollywood celebrates the best of TV programming with its annual Emmy Awards. Since 2009, Caregiving Club has been giving out our own honors - the CARE-Y Awards - to the best TV programming featuring caregiving storylines. We also applaud the TV performers...
(Note: This was originally posted on September 16, 2009) While we still have miles to go to have our society at large to acknowledge the important role of family caregivers – I am happy to report that TV producers, directors, actors and writers have been stepping up...
(Note: this blog was originally published September 13, 2010) Being the TV junkie that I am (thank goodness I don’t own TiVo or I’d never get anything done!), last year I introduced my caregiving version of the annual Emmy Awards – which I called the CARE-YS (I’ve got...
She said it first and she said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” As one of the pioneers behind a growing...
In every caregiving journey there is a point where things must change. Sometimes it is based on a loved one's increasing needs, other times it is to avoid the stress and burn-out that may be impacting a caregiver's own health. Every caregiver's tipping point is...
In celebration of National Relaxation Day August 15 - Caregiving Club is thrilled to join Cranium Crunches to bring you this new caregiver app: RELAX. Find out more about the app and get your free download - Click here!
Caregiver Stress Relief Goes Mobile Caregiving Club recognizes stress is often a caregiver’s Enemy No. 1. In fact, a National Alliance for Caregiving study found 78% of caregivers want expert advice including help with managing stress and finding ways to balance all...
Some friendships last a lifetime. And then there is Alana and Farrah. For Alana Stewart and the late Farrah Fawcett their friendship continues even though Alana lost her dear friend of more than 30 years in 2009. Theirs is a true love story – it’s about sharing...
August 15 is National Relaxation Day. If you are a caregiver, stress is your biggest enemy - what will you do to relax today (and every day)? Read our blogs all month on stress relief for caregivers.
August 4 is National Friendship Day. Do you have a friend who is a caregiver? Give her or him a hug today and let your caregiving friend know you are there to help, support and love them. (And Happy Birthday today Mom!)
Health literacy is one of the key elements caregivers need to ensure they can be the best advocate for their loved one. What is health literacy? What do you need to know? Test your caregiving IQ - read Sherri Snelling's article for PBS Next Avenue here.
In a recent research study conducted by the University of Maryland, the interaction of dogs with dementia patients in assisted living facilities is revealing amazing results - improving both physical and mental health. Read Sherri's full article for Examiner.com here.