by Cheryl | May 16, 2024 | grief, mindful care, Uncategorized
We often don’t talk about grief until our loved ones have passed. But there is a constant underlying grief on the caring journey – Ambiguous Grief. Ambiguous loss is a painful, never-ending grief that is so stressful without the possibility of closure....
by Cheryl | Mar 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
I often discuss the importance of slowing down, but if we’re honest, achieving true stillness is more challenging than it may seem. We try to take it easy by walking or looking up at the clouds. We pat ourselves on the back for embracing a slower pace. Yet that...
by Cheryl | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
An advocate can be invaluable when deciding the best medical choices for our loved ones. Our current medical care system makes it nearly impossible to sort through the information or even understand what the doctor tells us. Sally’s husband, Bob, suddenly...
by Cheryl | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why do we have to deal with stress and anxiety nearly every day? It’s usually because our brains work overtime! We are hard-wired to be on constant high alert. Our brains would love to keep us in a fight, flight or freeze state. They are designed to do just...
by Cheryl | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
When caring for a loved one, caregiver and care partner are often used interchangeably. But does it matter, or is this purely semantics? It may be subtle, but it counts! When we refer to ourselves as caregivers, we tend to set a mindset of giving for giving’s...
by Cheryl | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Even in the midst of great disruption or loss, can we maintain balance? Can we remember who we are and all that we have? Dharma teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, reminds us that joy is possible when we slow down and remember our deepest impulses. We often want...
