chronic illness

Caregiver Stress is No Joke

Caregiver Stress is No Joke

While some people will start the month by playing a funny joke on a friend or co-worker, the beginning of April, which marks National Stress Awareness Month, makes me think about the stress that plagues those who are caring for an older parent, child with special...

Celebrating the Sandwich Generation

Celebrating the Sandwich Generation

July is Sandwich Generation Month and for everyone who grew up with Wonder bread and PB&J sandwiches – this is a different kind of demographic – one that represents the dedication, patience and caring of older or chronically ill loved ones. The “Sandwich...

Caregiver Stress Is No Joke

Caregiver Stress Is No Joke

While some people started off this month by playing a funny joke on a friend or co-worker, the beginning of April, which marks National Stress Awareness Month, makes me think about the stress that plagues those who are caring for an older loved one.  And, believe me,...