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The Importance of Maintaining Dignity in Family Caregiving
Photo by Dario Valenzuela on Unsplash Maintaining dignity in family caregiving is crucial, but what exactly does dignified care entail? Dignity is a strong word that we often overlook in caregiving. The fact that its great impact heavily affects the patient's overall...
Veggie Hero: How to Encourage Kids to Eat Vegetables
Photo Link: Image by freepik Vegetables are vital in people’s diets. Unfortunately, they are children’s biggest enemies. Hence, it’s imperative that parents learn effective ways to encourage kids to eat vegetables. Both children and adults prefer to eat what they’re...
Caregiver-Friendly Meals: Meal Prep for Strict Time
Image by freepik Cooking for caregivers can be tricky, not only for those they’re caring for but also for themselves. With time against their favor, here are caregiver-friendly meals to save some trouble. Time may seem endless for people who live leisurely. But for...
Assisted Living vs Home Care: Which One Should You Choose?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Assisted living vs home care are pretty similar to each other, but they do have significant differences that we should all know about. Knowing how they differ from each other can help families choose the best care for their elderly...
Choosing the Right Assisted Living Care
Photo by Kampus Production There are many questions and considerations requiring diligent research before selecting either an assisted living or nursing home for your loved one. In my book, One Caregiver’s Journey, I describe the lengthy process my cousin and I...
The Advantages of Meal Planning
Photo by Vegan Liftz In my cookbook, Generations of Good Food, you will find many recipes that can be considered for meal planning or made to provide more than one meal. Eat one and freeze the rest for another day. Today people live busy lives and don’t always have...
Advice from the Nursing Home: Tips for Caregivers!
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is rarely easy. It's laced with emotions, logistical hurdles, and a lingering worry about their well-being. However, ensuring their loved ones receive the care they need is the best...
Harmony: The Family That Cooks Together, Stays Together
Photo by Askar Abayev Generations of Good Food, Eleanor Gaccetta's book on home-cooked food recipes, is a great reminder that the family that cooks together stays together. In a world that's increasingly getting more convoluted, time is becoming much, much more...
How Family Grieves: Navigating Through Loss as a Family
Photo by RDNE Stock project How a family grieves differs from one another, but having a grasp of what they go through will help us get a better understanding of their pain. Being a caregiver herself, Eleanor Gaccetta, author of One Caregiver's Journey, wants others to...
Cooked Up: How Amateurs Improve Kitchen Skills And Progress
Photo by Conscious Design on Unsplash It’s every beginner’s dream to refine and improve their kitchen skills. But while cooking may seem like a painless activity of mixing ingredients, the hassle is in the details. Ratatouille said “Anyone can cook, but only the...
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