caregivingbyjulia

SHARING is the greatest form of flattery -Hello KIRC family ~For this update, I would like to extend a HUGE ‘thank you’ to Justice in Aging. The work this team of advocates, attorneys, researchers, and aging industry experts focuses on and shares can be valuable for all of us.As many of you know, Keeping It ...

A KIRC caregiver shares his REAL caregiving journey with a global audienceHello KIRC fam!Just last week I shared with all of you that I often wonder if this effort to lead a charge of advocacy and awareness for fellow caregivers is worth it.Is anyone out there paying attention? Does anyone care? Or am I simply ...

A heavenly anniversary date for my motherHello KIRC fam,The past few days have been bittersweet for my heart and mind.It has been three years since I said goodbye to my mother, Mrs. Nellie P. Yarbough. I sat by her side, gently holding her hand as she breathed her last breath.It feels almost like it was ...

KIRC to present at the Society of Professional Journalists ConferenceHello KIRC fam!I’m super excited to share some news regarding educational and advocacy efforts of Keeping It REAL Caregiving.I will be speaking at and leading a panel session at this year's Society of Professional Journalists annual convention! This is a several day convention bringing journalists from ...

In Your Own WordsHello KIRC fam!A good friend of mine would often tell me, ‘It is the little things that matter the most, because if someone can’t get those right, then you probably can’t count on them to handle the big things.’When it comes to family caregiving, that sentiment is truer than you might realize. ...

Your Voice Matters!Good morning KIRC fam!I would like to take this opportunity to share this information with you, direct from the California Department of Aging. If you live in the Golden State, take a few minutes to check out the survey below and submit your answers.As a current member of the Equity in Aging Advisory ...