Caregiver Multitasking – Successful Juggling
Caregiver multitasking requires the successful juggling of many different tasks. At some point, everyone has had to do some juggling or multitasking in their lives. At work, as a parent
Advocate, Encourage and Self-Care
Caregiver multitasking requires the successful juggling of many different tasks. At some point, everyone has had to do some juggling or multitasking in their lives. At work, as a parent
There is a transition period after transplant as a caregiver. You’ve been responsible for so much, but now it’s time to let it go. If you have young kids in
Caregiver fatigue and self-care are often overlooked. As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you forget about your own self-care. I’ve touched on this
When navigating the transplant process, caregiver education and note-taking are critical. Patients may not always be in a place to handle their own care or advocation. That means caregivers are
Today I’m going to talk about how to be an encouraging but realistic caregiver for your loved one and how that will help them through the toughest of times.
Keeping your composure as a support person is a vital piece of a successful transplant puzzle. Transplant centers require support people as criteria for a reason. And it’s not just
It’s important to know that it’s OK to go home when your loved one is in the hospital. Part of being a good caretaker is taking care of yourself too.
In 2013 I was diagnosed with End-Stage Liver Disease and given 90 days to live. A mom of two and healthy for most of my life, I now had a terminal disease and no clue where to begin. I spent the next 132 days fighting for my life.
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