Caregiving

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Point Your Ship

Victor Imbimbo

As family caregivers, we know there are no magic bullets or wands to change the many circumstances you have no control over. However, there is a practice you can control...

Originally posted in: Aging Parents
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Connecting grandchildren with their grandparents.

Dale Atkins, PhD and Amanda Salzhauer

We all love to get our children together with our parents but sometimes wen need ideas on how know ways to connect that generational divide.

Originally posted in: Family
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Obstacles to Practicing Kindness in Caregiving

Dr. James D. Huysman

It’s been said that 10% of conflict is due to a difference of opinion, and 90% is due to the wrong tone of voice. Sometimes it’s not what you say, but how you say it.

Originally posted in: Aging Parents
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Learning Helps Us Grow as People & as Caregivers

Dr. James D. Huysman

Connection, Curiosity and Committing to Change: These 3 C’s are vital to maintaining a balance between our being and doing.

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Sir, Would You Like My Seat?

Victor Imbimbo

Starting today, let’s all take the first baby step to begin taking better care of our lives so we can be more joyful.

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Avoid Caregiver Burnout With These 9 New Technologies

JLP Staff

Caregiving apps, monitors, sensors and wearables are revolutionizing the caregiving experience, reducing stress, freeing up time and providing peace of mind.

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April is Stress Awareness Month

Dr. James D. Huysman

There are warning signs that we need to be mindful of to prevent long term circumstantial and/or clinical effects related to stress, especially as family caregivers.

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Can Living in Gratitude Bring Relief from Anxiety & Depression?

Dr. James D. Huysman

The truth is that our attitude has everything to do with how we weather the storms around us.

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You Gotta' Have Heart!

Dr. James D. Huysman

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

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Embracing Change

Dr. James D. Huysman

For many years I would hear people say, “The only sure things are death and taxes.” That may well be true, but it is my experience that the real sure thing is change.