25 Gifts of Caregiving | CaringUp

How to start saying "no" to best manage your time

Aristotle's successor, Theophrastus, said "time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." While most of us can full-heartedly agree,...

20 activities to stimulate the mind and keep social

My mother’s dear friend Char, from Windsor, drove over the Ambassador Bridge to our Detroit suburb every other Wednesday to pick up Mom’s...

3 reasons to stage a photo shoot with your parent or grandparent

Think about the life events for which you intentionally capture memorable pictures. Baby’s first Christmas, baptisms, engagements,...

The people who save your life (read to end)

There’s a saying I’ve learned to invoke when personal or work relationships get sticky: assume positive intent. This applies to email...

How to start meditating and feel more relaxed

One of the best ways to reduce anxiety and wipe away the day’s stress is through meditation. What was once synonymous with Buddhist monks...

How to manage stress through daily self care

When you give more and more time to the person you are caring for, you may lose sight of caring for the most important person in your...

Adaptive clothing that's functional and fashionable

As you navigate life in the care space you will constantly look for ways to improve the daily routine. From saving time and money to...

Life-saving care tech you need to know about

Whether it’s detecting falls in the home, monitoring heart rates or enabling a virtual reality hike through Macchu Pichhu, new devices...

How to tell your boss about your situation

As you begin to take on more responsibility at home, you may find yourself taking on less responsibility at work. You may try to do it...

20 creative ways to "pimp" your loved one's room

As you settle in to the care routine you’ll likely find you’re spending a lot more time at home. Whether your home, your loved one’s home...