Along with the My Care Friends team, we are in the process of planning some sleep related events for 2025. We welcome your input! What sleep-related topics would you like us to cover?

It was great to check in on the relative in NY that I’ve been distance caregiving for since Thanksgiving. I’ve been able to help with some advocacy related to healthcare providers and insurance. It’s given some peace of mind to my family, because they aren’t as well versed in taking care of that stuff. Communication with them has been the key to…Read more

I continue to follow research on this topic each week. It’s incredible how much is being done on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Thanks to all of the people and organizations doing this work!

What a great trip to NYC for the caregiving break over the holidays! It was awesome to see friends and family, plus check out some of the city’s great eats and treats. I hope my fellow caregivers had a wonderful holiday season and 2025 is happy and healthy!

Wow, I got to see Wicked and it was wonderful! Everything about it made me smile. I laughed, cried and was so happy!

Well, I’m happy to report that the holidays with family went much better than anticipated. As primary caregiver for my mom, and dealing with my own health issues, even without the holidays things are challenging. My family helped more than I thought they would. Even though it wasn’t that much, I guess having low expectations made it seem better.…Read more

A book was brought to my attention this holiday season and I want to share it with this community. It’s called Hope for the Caregiver: Encouraging Words to Strengthen Your Spirit. I highly recommend it!

I know New Years resolutions have good intentions, but often fade. So, I’ve made a New Years “commitment” to myself and those I care for, because if I’m taking care myself that will come out in the way I can care for others. I’ve already begun. I’m meditating every day, even if that’s only for just one minute. My goal is 10 minutes, with a plan to…Read more