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How to “Trick” Your Brain Into Calm and Positive Thoughts
Shallow breathing adds to your stress level because it triggers your sympathetic response system (your fight or flight system). read more breathing/brain tips →
Kelly Sheets 14 APRIL 2014
The Uber-Caregiver’s Guide to Avoiding Caregiving Chaos
The problem with the caregiving cycle is that it quickly becomes a treadmill. continue reading →
Phyllis Peters 15 APRIL 2014
3 Reasons Why the Waiting Room is a Gift for Caregivers
This time is for self-reflection and restoration. Consider these choices the next time you find yourself waiting.
Jonah Okun 10 APRIL 2014
Accepting Meals From Strangers as Caregivers
Every day, we discover some amazing things for, about and by caregivers. It seems a shame not to pass along every find but we'll compromise by sending you our pick of the week :) We'll only use this space if something is truly worth looking at.
This is a personal story about what it’s like to experience a family health crisis so all-consuming... But it starts with another personal story, even though I’m not very proud of it. read it for yourself →
A Memorial for the Living: Don’t Wait to Celebrate Your Loved One’s Life
How many times have you sat in a memorial service and thought, “I only wish that he (or she) could be here to take all of this in”? continue reading →
Joanna Lillian Brown 27 MARCH 2014