Author: Amy
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When a Loved One With Dementia Stops Eating the Foods They Always Loved
Medical disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a licensed medical professional. This post is for informational purposes only, based on my own experience caring for my family at home. Appetite changes, diabetes, and swallowing problems can be serious. Always talk with your loved one’s doctor about their nutrition and their specific needs. This post…
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Four Small Things That Made My Caregiving Days Easier
By Amy | Called to Caregiving | Caregiver Self Care This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe would help fellow caregivers. There was a stretch where the un-vacuumed floors…
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Finding Faith When Caregiving Feels Impossible
There was a Sunday I sat in church and felt absolutely nothing. Not peace. Not comfort. Not the presence of God that I have felt in that same room in other seasons of my life. I sat there while the the choir sang and I stared at the back of the pew in front of…
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How to Talk to a Doctor About Your Loved One’s Memory Loss
The appointment was twelve minutes long. I had been watching my mother for months. Writing things down in my phone. Small things: the repeated questions, the wrong names, the moment she stood in the kitchen and didn’t know what she came for. And when she told me there was no problem, I almost believed her,…
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Caregiver Burnout — How to Recognize It Before It Breaks You
I did not realize I was burning out until I was already there. It did not announce itself. It crept in slowly — disguised as a bad week, a rough month, a season that just felt harder than usual. By the time I recognized what was happening I was running on empty and had been…
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Practical Tips for Managing Medications for Elderly Loved Ones
Medical disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nurse, or licensed medical professional. This post is for informational purposes only and is based on my personal caregiving experience. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your loved one’s medications. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a…
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Early Signs of Dementia, What to Watch For and What to Do Next
Medical disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This post is for informational and encouragement purposes only and is based on my personal caregiving experience. If you have concerns about a loved one’s memory or cognition please consult a qualified healthcare provider. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase…
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What I Wish I knew Before Becoming a Caregiver
This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe would help fellow caregivers. If someone had sat me down before this season of life began and told me what was really…