Caring for the Caregiver
What is Mindfulness?
"…mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally…"
The Promise of Spring in the Seasons of Caregiving
The seasons of caregiving happen inside us; the four seasons happen around and outside of us. Dr. Jamie explains the light spring can bring to caregivers.
Workin’ on a Love Letter!
It’s always a perfect time to show yourself some love. I don’t know of anyone who has written a love letter to themselves, but I think it’s a splendid idea (especially if...
Discovering Yourself While Caring For Another
There is no question that becoming a caregiver can turn your world on its ear and that the rigors of providing care on a daily basis can impact the caregiver in some not...
The Winner of APFM's "Give Back Getaway" contest is….
This year's A Place For Mom's "Give Back Getaway" contest to Camp Reveille is….
Smart Habits of Highly Effective Caregivers
To be the most effective caregiver you can be for your loved one you have to remember to make yourself and your health a priority. Dr. Jamie Huysman shares some smart hab...
This is NOT Your Mother’s Caregiving
Many of us compare our caregiving to the way our mothers cared for our grandmothers, which might lead us to believe that we aren’t doing a good enough job caring for our ...
APFM contest winner is coming to Camp Reveille!
A Place for Mom launched its second annual caregiver getaway contest with the winning prize being a trip to my Camp Reveille this August in Naples, Maine. I had the pleas...
Managing Stress and Heart Health - A Guest Blog by Dr. Dale Atkins
Last month I got the privilege to meet Dr. Dale Atkins, a licensed psychologist and relationship expert who focuses on families, couples, parenting, healthy aging, managi...
10 Habits of Exceptionally Happy Caregivers
This is a great blog from our friends at A Place For Mom. If you are a caregiver or you know of someone who is a caregiver, you should read this, share this, pass this al...