caregivingbyjulia

KIRC asks the question after traveling to different regions of the country, each with their own societal norms and attitudesHappy Sunday KIRC family!Here’s hoping your weekend is allowing you to find a few moments to relax, recharge and rejuvenate.Today’s update is landing in your in-box after your correspondent has just returned from a 4-day business ...

KIRC dives personal sharing some mental games you can play to maintain caregiving sanityIn this KIRC update I want to step away from talk about policy, and go a bit personal for just a moment.Earlier this week I had a heart-to-heart chat with a long time friend, who also happens to be a family caregiver ...

SAVE the DATES for several age, caregiving & healthcare events!Hello KIRC family and WELCOME to all of you who have joined our movement during the past few days! It truly warms my heart to see our tribe growing and I hope the stories, information and resources are proving helpful.I often think back to the beginning ...

KIRC welcomes a guest essayist, struggling to cope as dementia chips away at the family patriarchKeeping it REAL Caregiving presents our first guest essayist of 2022.Marc, a family caregiver, shares some personal reflections on what it means to care for an elderly parent suffering from dementia.His authentic and real observations range from practical approaches and ...

KIRC with a personal story of why hospitals can sometimes be dangerousThere is nothing fun about being in a hospital. I trust most of you will agree with that statement, right?In some cases, a trip to the hospital can lead to even more serious health situations.In this update, a personal story from a woman, a ...

What policy makers need to know & hear from those on the front linesHappy New Year and welcome to 2022 - yay! As we dive into this new year, I am excited to see our Keeping it REAL Caregiving family and platform grow.*Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss any updates!*Each of us has ...