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Self Discovery: An Important Task in Self Care for Caregivers and Everyone
Post 49 I wonder how many of us really understand why we do what we do? I’m of a philosophical nature and at different times in my life...
Terri Vaughn
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Whether You’re Moving Yourself or an Elderly Relative/Friend, Starting Over Can Be Exhausting
Post 46 In my last post I promised to tackle the subject of our 700 mile move and the exhaustion that has kept me from writing. I could...
Terri Vaughn
Dec 3, 202110 min read
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Caregiving Blog
Post 45 When I first started writing this blog, I wrote two posts each week. This was necessary in order to build up a store of readings...
Terri Vaughn
May 29, 20213 min read
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Smile, Caregiver—And the Whole World Smiles with You!
I don’t believe you can overrate the power of a genuine smile to create an accepting, joyful atmosphere. Of course, some of us smile...
Terri Vaughn
Jan 31, 20213 min read
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Finding Kindness During Times of Anxiety: Caregiving in the Midst of a World-Wide Tempest
Since this exact scenario has not played out before in our lifetime, it is difficult to know how to cope with the current caregiving problem
Terri Vaughn
Dec 30, 20204 min read
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Accepting Mortality: A Caregiver’s Notes on Two Thought-Provoking Books
caregivers can be supportive by accepting and encouraging the care receiver’s right and need to make difficult end-of-life decisions
Terri Vaughn
Nov 28, 20205 min read
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Caregivers, Take Charge of Your Own Health Now!
Are we going to accept the inevitable decline of our bodies? Or are we going to make changes in lifestyle that might create a healthier us?
Terri Vaughn
Nov 6, 20206 min read
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Caregiver, Is It Time to Simplify and Organize Your Life?
I encourage you to set your own goals and find strategies that will make life simpler and more organized in your situation.
Terri Vaughn
Sep 16, 20206 min read
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Caregivers It’s Time to Exercise—Discover What You Love and Move It!
I’ve come to realize that our body is meant to move—and to enjoy the movement!
Terri Vaughn
Jul 18, 20205 min read
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So You Miss Your Life as a Caregiver . . ?
Recently, I’ve been considering those who love caregiving, but have had to step away from it because of their own vulnerabilities.
Terri Vaughn
May 20, 20204 min read
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Self Care for Isolated Caregivers
Before we could have included others to avoid isolation, but now the burden may be solely on our shoulders as others avoid visiting.
Terri Vaughn
Mar 22, 20205 min read
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The Caregiver's Empty Nest Syndrome and Anxiety: Don't Suppress--Express
If you find yourself full of anxiety over having an empty nest (or another stressful caregiving situation), I recommend that you write . . .
Terri Vaughn
Jan 30, 20204 min read
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Avoid Burnout: Form a Caregiving Team
...no one can spend every minute of their life taking care of others--if they do, they eventually go up in flames or slowly lose their spark
Terri Vaughn
Jan 26, 20204 min read
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Idealism vs. Balance: giving up my dream of perfect caregiving
There are as many different situations related to caring for someone as there are people who need care.
Terri Vaughn
Dec 28, 20192 min read
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