To Val, our German Shepherd/Dobie mix dog, there was no question that my husband Alex was the alpha male in the house. She respected him. She obeyed him. She bounced with enthusiasm at his approval and cowered in shame when he scolded her. There was only one thing that excited her more than his ... Read More

Regardless of the type of work you do, having the right tools makes the job easier. As a caregiver, it would not be unusual for you to find yourself in a position where you need to perform tasks that are beyond your physical ability. Sometimes in emergencies, necessity and adrenalin combine to ... Read More

People who are chronically ill or suffer constant pain can get demanding, cranky, and depressed. Being with them can get extremely tiresome, and it can be easy to forget who your loved one was before he or she got sick. Focusing on a happier time helped Madelyn get through a particularly rough ... Read More

As a caregiver, you may be physically confined much of the time, but no one can put restrictions on where or how far your mind can go. Embrace the process of learning. Reading to expand your mind, developing a new skill, or even performing a routine task in a different way can be ... Read More

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