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A few months ago I noticed a surge in families coming to me for an assessement of one or both of their parents.  I was so busy, I was losing a lot of people, and taking a long time to get back to others. It occured to me that I could give people the assessment tool that I use. And if they still needed me they could come to me for coaching. But at least they would not be left waiting. You can get that same assessment now at: http://easycaregiving.com/DementiaAssessment You have to sign... Read Full Story

If there is one thing in common for all caregivers it’s STRESS!   It doesn’t seem to matter if you are caring for a parent or spouse or friend; if you are doing it long-distance or you are living in the same house – all caregivers suffer from stress.   Call it “worry” , “anxiety”, “fear”   or any other word, the result is the same. By   result I mean the toll it is taking on your body and on your health.   It is proven that long-term stress triggers the HPA response in your body. The HPA... Read Full Story

No not you. Your loved one, the person you are caring for? Why do I ask? Because in the beginning, we think we can manage. Maybe we can slow it down, but then the little changes add up, and now it’s a lot different. We may even be seeing the limits of our ability to provide the proper care on the horizon. And we are having the little nagging thoughts that maybe it would be best if mom/dad/husband/wife were in a place where they can keep him/her safe. But maybe you promised never to put them... Read Full Story

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If there is one thing in common for all caregivers it’s STRESS! It doesn’t seem to matter if you are caring for a parent or spouse or friend; if you are doing it long-distance or you are living in the same house – all caregivers suffer from stress. Call it “worry” , “anxiety”, “fear” or any other word, the result is the same. By result I mean the toll it is taking on your body and on your health. It is proven that long-term stress triggers the HPA response in your body . The HPA response... Read Full Story

Are you caring for one or both of your parents? Chances are, if they are still with us, then you are or you will very very soon.  If you are living with them, or they are living with you the answer is easy – yes.   But be honest, even if they are not living with you, how much are doing for them right now?  Is it more than you were doing a year ago?  It’s a good chance that if your parents are alive you are going to get pulled into their world more than you ever planed.  It is the nature of... Read Full Story

Prevent your Next panic episode Stop Your panic episode Dead In Its Tracks    what ’s a Panic Attack ?      A panic episode is a sudden feeling of intense fret that start s for no clear reason and triggers serious physical reactions.  You can feel afrai d to leave your hom e or to be left alone in case something nasty might happen to you.  You may feel suffocated, shaking, stomach discomfort and muscle discomfort all over your body.  You may thing you are losing your mind, or maybe dying... Read Full Story

n 2010~As of today~These days}, a very big portion of the people are influenced by problems relating from depression.  Although a fraction of those actively seek help for the treating of a doctor or mental health counselor. That suggests a smaller portion are not treated and may actually never find the help they really deserve.  Now, of the 40% going through serious down feelings and anxiety, 15% choose to improve with analysis.  Twenty five percent are cared for with an SSRI we hear about... Read Full Story

n 2010~As of today~These days}, a very big portion of the people are influenced by problems relating from depression.  Although a fraction of those actively seek help for the treating of a doctor or mental health counselor. That suggests a smaller portion are not treated and may actually never find the help they really deserve.  Now, of the 40% going through serious down feelings and anxiety, 15% choose to improve with analysis.  Twenty five percent are cared for with an SSRI we hear about... Read Full Story

n 2010~As of today~These days}, a very big portion of the people are influenced by problems relating from depression.  Although a fraction of those actively seek help for the treating of a doctor or mental health counselor. That suggests a smaller portion are not treated and may actually never find the help they really deserve.  Now, of the 40% going through serious down feelings and anxiety, 15% choose to improve with analysis.  Twenty five percent are cared for with an SSRI we hear about... Read Full Story