Uncommon Wisdom
Uncommon wisdom for caregivers is gained through practical experience and sometimes trial and error. If you want something done, give the task to a busy caregiver.
When the health of aging parents fails, caregivers seek wisdom and advice. Having a sense of duty and responsibility family caregivers become the strong ones.
The downside is caregivers can become stuck in a rut on the small details and occasionally miss the bigger picture of care needs. Using common sense, good judgment, and uncommon wisdom helps caregivers make good decisions and manage crisis situations.
Rest easy. Real answers, real solutions, and caregiver support are here.
Articles In the Caregiver Library
Check out articles by Pamela written especially for family caregivers.
Why is Caregiving So Exhausting Even When You Love Your Parents?
Why is caregiving so exhausting even when you love your parents? I loved my parents and admit there were days when my patience in the role of caregiver ran thin. There were visits when I looked at my watch and thought of all of the other things on my list that I had to do before the day ended. ...
Why is Caregiving a Struggle? Five Secrets to Reducing Loneliness and Negative Attitudes
Why is caregiving a struggle when caregivers put their best efforts forth to care for an aging parent or spouse? The roles and responsibilities of caregiving are overwhelming even though we love aging parents, spouses, and family members. Caregivers feel lonely, worry, and can easily dwell on t...
Assistive Technology
Are you familiar with assistive technology? We all know that technology is everywhere— computers, tablets, laptops, cellphones, games, video cameras, digital cameras—many people are addicted to having the latest technology to the degree that they wait in long lines at technology stores s...
Alternative Therapies
Sleep difficulties, traumatic brain injuries and depression may benefit from bright light therapy. ...
Project Lifesaver Promotes Rescue of Individuals
Project Lifesaver is a national program that supports rescue efforts for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related disorders that become lost. The program was originally established in 1999 by 43rd Virginia Search and Rescue Company of the Chesapeake Virginia Sheriff’s Office. It continues t...