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By HCSC, on May 25th, 2012%
As Americans prepare for Memorial Day activities our mood continues to get lighter by the day. With an extended weekend on the horizon, those of us with busy schedules will have a chance to relax and enjoy the festivities with family and friends. As we go into Memorial Day, let’s take the full opportunity to reflect . . . → Read More: A Memorial Day Thank You
By HCSC, on May 9th, 2012%
Stress can be a daily dose of one of the not so pleasant parts of life, caregiver stress doubly so. Stress is a feeling that’s created when we react to certain events. It’s our body’s way of rising to obstacles and preparing to deal with strenuous activities. As caregivers, we must learn to cope with stress . . . → Read More: Signs of Caregiver Stress
By HCSC, on May 1st, 2012%
As caregivers, we find ourselves fully immersed in the day to day hardships and rewards that come with having a loved one who needs round the clock attention. Whether the journey lasts months or years, as caregivers, we take on new identities and life paths. Schedules get more chaotic, hobbies may change drastically and social circles . . . → Read More: Thoughts on Life After Caregiving
By HCSC, on April 16th, 2012%
Spring is here, love is in the air, birds have returned to their perches and the sun is beginning to warm things up again. As spring progresses into summer, it’s important that we are prepared for the heat. Items such as suntan lotion, UV sunglasses and proper clothing can be essential gear for coping with . . . → Read More: Elder Dehydration
By HCSC, on April 3rd, 2012%
When a Loved One has Cancer
Caring for a loved one with a terminal illness can be challenging. Giving care to someone with cancer presents special challenges and heartaches that you may not know how to handle. Luckily, there are a number of tips that can be used to make sure that you have the ability . . . → Read More: When a Loved One has Cancer
By HCSC, on March 2nd, 2012%
Planning a trip to visit a loved one is a great way to relax and reconnect with family. It’s the best time to just be you and not worry about school, projects, business meetings or keeping up with the Joneses. Though many of us get to see relatives on a fairly regular basis, many are not . . . → Read More: To Grandmother’s House We Go
By HCSC, on February 13th, 2012%
The other day I was at Walgreens picking up a prescription, when I wandered over to the card section. This is my favorite way to waste time at a drugstore…funny, but true! There is just something about all the funny and sentimental ways you can share how you feel about someone and reading the stacks of . . . → Read More: This Valentine’s Day
By HCSC, on January 30th, 2012%
The Holding Cross
There has always been something about crosses that soothes my soul. I have many pictures of them and a dear friend built one for me out of the wood taken from the home in which he was born. It’s beautiful and I look at it each morning. I had . . . → Read More: Life Lessons in Unlikely Places – Part 2
By HCSC, on January 18th, 2012%
Every day we learn from those we care for, we somehow change because of these experiences. Our patients are more than just people we provide services to. They become our friends, our teachers, and our heroes. From time to time we hope to share their stories and honor their memory to show how they made us . . . → Read More: Life Lessons in Unlikely Places – Part 1
By HCSC, on December 19th, 2011%
Losing someone close to you is a very painful experience. With the holidays almost upon us the special days ahead can intensify that pain. Planning a remembrance or ritual to celebrate your loved one’s life can ease the sorrow of these challenging times and help preserve memories of the affection you shared.
Though the holidays can be . . . → Read More: Handling the Holidays After Losing a Loved One
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