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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.
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Preparing for Crisis: How to Handle Emergencies
Emergencies rarely arrive with warning. One moment your loved one is stable, and the next, a fall, sudden fever, confusion, or breathing difficulty forces you into rapid decision-making.
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Lessons from Debbie Reynolds: Caregiving in the Spotlight
When Debbie Reynolds appeared on the cover of Today’s Caregiver, she didn’t talk about Hollywood glamour. She talked about caregiving—the late nights, the sacrifices, the juggling of roles as mother, performer and caregiver.
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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.
Preparing for Crisis: How to Handle Emergencies
Emergencies rarely arrive with warning. One moment your loved one is stable, and the next, a fall, sudden fever, confusion, or breathing difficulty forces you into rapid decision-making.
Lessons from Debbie Reynolds: Caregiving in the Spotlight
When Debbie Reynolds appeared on the cover of Today’s Caregiver, she didn’t talk about Hollywood glamour. She talked about caregiving—the late nights, the sacrifices, the juggling of roles as mother, performer and caregiver.
When a Caregiver Collapses, Everyone Suffers
Burnout is one of the most pressing risks family caregivers face. Caregivers push through—because the person they love needs them, because there’s no one else to step in, because asking for help feels impossible.
What I’ve Learned Hosting Hundreds of Fearless Caregiver Conferences
When Gary and I first launched Today’s Caregiver magazine, we quickly realized that articles alone couldn’t meet the deepest need caregivers had: connection.
The Myth of the Perfect Caregiver
Let me ask you something… Have you ever felt like you’re supposed to have it all together?
Set Boundaries Without Shame
At our early Fearless Caregiver Conferences, over 30 years ago, few caregivers would openly share their struggles with conflict and emotional exhaustion.
Outside of caregiving… who are you?
A two-minute daily practice to reconnect with the person behind the caregiving role. After talking with thousands of caregivers at our Fearless Caregiver Conferences, I’ve noticed a quiet pattern.
Angels Need Rest Too
My late brother and I have been honored to host more than 300 Fearless Caregiver Conferences across the country.
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.