caregivingbyjulia

Your KIRC caregiving calendar, reader shout-outs & news from around the webWelcome to March, 2022!Keeping it REAL Caregiving is diving into this new month by first recognizing we started day one celebrating Mardi Gras.At a time when current news and world events feel overwhelming (I don't know about you but the sense of helplessness I ...

Should caring for our loved ones mean sacrificing ourselves?Should caring for our loved ones mean sacrificing ourselves? That's the question I want us to consider as we start this week.The past few days, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on what it means to be a family caregiver. The experience changed me in ...

Can caregiving can be as difficult as law enforcement?Celebrating Black History doesn’t necessarily mean reaching deep into the past to identify pivotal figures.Keeping it REAL Caregiving is honored to welcome a current change maker to the platform; someone who also happens to be a family caregiver.Meet Captain Delrish Moss. He leads the uniformed division of ...

KIRC issues a BOLO: What you should 'be on the lookout' forIn a recent Reader Q&A edition, we talked about some things you should know (and think about) if you or a loved one is prescribed a stay at a rehabilitation center (Skilled Nursing Facility, or SNF).*KIRC is happy to report there is some GREAT ...

Events for the week & news from around the webYOUR Caregiving Calendar for the week of February 20, 2022:Upcoming events1. Tuesday, February 22, 2022American Diabetes AssociationWhat does an eye exam look like?11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific - Online eventHosted by the American Diabetes Association, this free online event is part of what is called ...

Life, love & loss: lessons from the other sideEvery now and again, our paths cross with someone who leaves a lasting mark on us.Whether it is something they say, their personality (good or bad), how they treat others, or simply their reflections on life… they are forever imprinted on us.In this Celebrating Black History edition, ...