Psychopaths? Dementia? Ehh... All Too Similar, IMO
During the lucid moments that do occur, the loved one I am caring for describes their situation as though they "lost control" of their...
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LIFE ALONG THE LAKE
Some of us are called to be the break wall for our loved ones. When they start to falter and unknowingly allow the cumbersome parts of life to erode their own well-being and safety, we step up for them. We become their source of strength and comfort. Our lives are anything but boring.
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Join my family on our journey along the North Shore that is Lake Erie, use any material and links provided to help with your own caregiving journey for the state of Ohio or however you can. Regardless of how different your story is, comparatively, know you are not alone.
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Build Your Confidence
Periodically, I will refresh my knowledge on caregiving. I recently took a three week caregiving course in December, provided through a...
The Start of a New Year! Hello 2025!
As we embark on the third year of this blog, I felt that it is important to take a moment to reflect. You have made it to 2025! Even if...
Trust the Process
Perhaps you are at the point where you have had to take interventions. Too much has happened that can no longer be ignored or dismissed....
When to Push for Answers
This post title is pretty straight forward. It can be difficult to know when to start pushing the Primary Care Physician and the health...
Balance. Everything in Moderation.
If you have not looked at the abundance of data that has been coming out from research studies over the last decade or two, you may not...
A dirt life may be a healthier life
I'm not sure about you, but I have been ready for warmer weather for a while now. I have been patiently waiting for the weather to be...
Showboating
What do you do when "family members" showboat? Or anyone? Usually, nothing. Let them misconstrue the representation they are showcasing....
Valentine wishes for you
I wanted to take a moment and provide some background for some of the people I have helped over the years. One is standing out in...
Less Thoughts. More Food
For the past two years, food has been a struggle for my loved one. It isn’t that meals and treats aren’t enjoyed; however, understanding...
Here's to you and all that you do!!
We have made it to 2024!! Yay!! Happy New Year! If you are like me, you are always wondering and thinking about others, especially the...
Case of the missing blue glass vase
So far, this is ongoing... Back in January, I was informed that the small, blue glass vase up on the top shelf of a cabinet went missing....
Why yes, I am just sitting here eating potato chips....
February 2023 Ever have a day where you don't feel well? I have heard that eating potato chips is a better solution for an upset stomach...
Wait... Let's Reflect on Something Negative?
October 17, 2023 I cannot believe that it is already mid-October. Mental Health Awareness Month has come and gone. I have spent a lot of...
Keys, Wallet, Phone, Rep Payee???
We all know what we need to remember whenever we need to leave our homes and go somewhere. We all go through the mental checklist, even...
Who's and What's its?
August 8, 2023 I am sure you, as a caregiver, will have days (who am I kidding?! WEEKS!) where everything just circles. You feel as...
Just Holding a Floating Balloon
July 5, 2023 It is the morning after celebrating our country's freedom; a yearly reminder that our predecessors fought and won our...
Spinning, spinning, spinning
June 2, 2023 Happy June!! I hope you are having a beautiful day. As in my previous post, I stated that I am still giving my loved one...
Almost Fooled...
May 10, 2023 I realize that it has been over a month since I last posted a blog. Did nothing happen? No, it was a very busy April. I have...
Locked out and Confused
March 5, 2023 Yesterday, I wrote about taking my loved one to Walmart. I forgot to mention that they locked herself out of their house....
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A life on repeat
I'm Steph. I am the creator and curator of this long overdue blog. I am a native to Ohio, but I absolutely love traveling and have lived in several states prior to returning. If you thought I was drawn to caregiving, you are wrong. I did everything in my power to not be a caregiver for family members (again), but it is something I am good at doing, whether I like it or not. I was quite honestly groomed for that as a child, but I digress. Finding humor wherever possible is beneficial for our health, so I try to find those moments of laughter and incorporate those slivers of light at every opportunity. We have to look to find the good with the bad.
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I have a BS in Child Psychology, which may or may not be beneficial for those older adults regressing back into childhood. (see that humor, there?) I also have a BA in Pre-Physical Therapy and Biology and have several years experience as a graduate student in Developmental Biology. In addition to this, I also have experience with website design and editing, along with several hobbies that pair well with sitting in doctor's office waiting rooms. My husband and I have three amazing children, whom we adore and are entirely grateful for the joy they bring to our lives; and one dog that we rescued, who brings far more mud into our home than what I was prepared for. I am kidding; the kids bring more mud in than the dog.
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