The Love of Care: A video
This special report examines challenges, stresses, and triumphs for family caregivers. More than 53 million Americans identify as family caregivers. That’s more than 1 in 5 adults. This video is…
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Accept Help
We have alot of reasons to multi-task. We have alot of reasons to find shortcuts, efficiencies, technological helps. But not in care. When we divide our attention, we can miss…
It’s a file drawer!
What is Simplify Caring? It’s a file drawer. A folder of to-do’s. A directory of contacts. A folder for notes. A folder with subfolders for documents. Medical, financial, legal….
Getting Records
Last week I went to our local Emergency Dept at the hospital to see if my persistent cough and fatigue could possibly be pneumonia. Thankfully it was determined that it…
Being organized!
When tossed into the role of caregiver it may be at the very start of things. Coordinate appointments, find out which home care agency provides the services you think you’ll…
Your Little Office
What does your in-my-dreams, personal, tiny office space look like? I found this article online with beautifully designed examples! My favorite is in the picture. A few years ago I…
Summer Reading: Financial Planning!
Not the topic you’d consider for summer reading? As a caregiver and a person who chooses to not just trip along from one chapter of life to another, you’ll find…
Are you a Checklist Person?
We are! Start a conversation about checklists anywhere and inevitably someone will confess they make lists of their lists. We like lists to stay organized. We’ve added a few to…