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Posted on August 14, 2018June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

The Race to Recovery for Family Caregivers

The warning read, “Getting out of this car requires significant flexibility and strength in your knees, back, and shoulders. Please do not sit in the car if you have difficulties in those areas.” Four years […]

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Posted on August 8, 2018June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Labyrinths of Love

“Be careful – watch for the others walking the labyrinth!” cautioned the mom of two preschoolers scampering across the labyrinth paths. It was a very large classic 7 circuit labyrinth  and the boys had been […]

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Posted on May 11, 2018June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Substitute caregivers: respite when family caregivers need a break

Calm and centered caregiver series      Family caregivers, do you need someone to substitute for you? If you take care of a loved one who cannot care for themselves, ‘respite’ is the official name […]

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Posted on May 11, 2018July 21, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Mini me-time for family caregivers

Family caregivers, do you find it difficult to be calm and centered? Do you have frantic caregiving days when you can’t even take a shower? On the days when it is most difficult to be calm, that’s when you most need a chance to center yourself. Catch your breath!

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Posted on May 11, 2018June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Away with you! Respite travel for family caregivers

The Calm and Centered Caregiver series        Family caregivers, when’s the last time you had a vacation? Is that even a legitimate idea – a vacation from family caregiving? It absolutely is, and […]

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Posted on May 11, 2018June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Respite relief from compassion fatigue

Calm and centered caregiver series      Family caregivers, do you need a break? Your dedication to your loved one is amazing, and caregiving is rewarding. But perhaps you are feeling restless, irritable, oversensitive, anxious, […]

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