Take a look at some of the items that have helped so many I have worked with while caregiving for someone with dementia.

When caring for the elderly, we quickly learn that grief is not limited to those who have died. We can also grieve someone we have around us or are ‘losing’ that is still alive. We can, in fact, also grieve the life we used to have, friendships we miss, relationships that are changing, moments in time.

Those involved with elder care know how seemingly simple things are anything but simple. This is my story involving the unique challenges of COVID-19 and managing vaccinations.

Almost weekly, I have a client say, I want to. I just can't anymore. Caregiver fatigue is a real challenge. Here are my thoughts and the importance of seeking out help.

If you are a caregiver, you're probably feeling a lot of empathy for the person in your care. But what about self-empathy? Learn more about how this can help you handle the unique challenges you face.

Often times in life we can find ourselves repeating the same patterns on autopilot, day in and day out. At times we are so accustomed to our daily routines that we don’t even notice what aspects of our day may be contributing to or taking away from our positive mental health. We give to others all day, we focus on them and we think we are doing everything we can to give to ourselves at the same time.

Read more about my self-care favourites!

Welcome to Compassion in Caregiving! This is an initiative that I have wanted to launch for quite some time and I am so happy that it is finally here.