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Who Belongs on Your Care Team?
Last time, we talked about the myth of the solo caregiver — and why no one was ever meant to do this alone. Today I want to get specific...
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You Can't Do This Alone
There's a belief I encounter constantly — at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences, in mediation sessions, in the quiet conversations after a presentation when someone finally says the thing they couldn't say in front of a room full of people.
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Sneaky Can be Supportive— Preparing for Medical Appointments
Doctor visits are a central part of caregiving, but they often come with pressure, emotion, and a race against the clock. Appointments are typically short—sometimes as little as 10–15 minutes—and caregivers must make every moment count.
From the Editor's Pen
Who Belongs on Your Care Team?
Last time, we talked about the myth of the solo caregiver — and why no one was ever meant to do this alone. Today I want to get specific...
You Can't Do This Alone
There's a belief I encounter constantly — at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences, in mediation sessions, in the quiet conversations after a presentation when someone finally says the thing they couldn't say in front of a room full of people.
Sneaky Can be Supportive— Preparing for Medical Appointments
Doctor visits are a central part of caregiving, but they often come with pressure, emotion, and a race against the clock. Appointments are typically short—sometimes as little as 10–15 minutes—and caregivers must make every moment count.
The Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding (And Why It Can’t Wait)
Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about saying no without guilt and saying yes to yourself without shame.
Wishing Someone Would Ask You to Say YES?
Last time, we talked about saying no. We talked about the guilt that comes with it, the weight of that tiny two-letter word, and why learning to set boundaries isn’t a failure of love...
Wishing You Could Simply Say NO? Go For It — Without the Guilt.
Let me tell you something I’ve heard in conference rooms, living rooms, hospital hallways, and hotel ballrooms all across this country — from caregivers who look exhausted and relieved at the same time just to say it out loud:
Stop Caregiving!!
As a professional elder care mediator and publisher of Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com for more than 30 years, I have one important request: Stop caregiving.
Planning Ahead for Aging, Alzheimer’s and End-of-Life Care
Every family caregiver must have difficult caregiving conversations about aging, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and end-of-life planning. Compassionate strategies start the conversation, reduce stress, and ensure your loved one’s wishes are followed.
You Are the CEO of Caring for Your Loved One, Inc.
There is a moment—every caregiver knows it—when the world shifts. After receiving life-changing news about a loved one, you wait weeks to see a specialist.
Your Spouse Has Cancer: What to Do in the First 30 Days
A cancer diagnosis changes everything—instantly. One moment, life feels predictable. The next moment, you’re sitting in a doctor’s office hearing words you never expected