I’m Wendy Preskow and This is My Story.
September 24, 2021
I’m Wendy Preskow and This is My Story. Twenty years ago, the word “caregiver” was not in my vocabulary or the buzz word it..
Sherrie’s Caregiving Story
July 27, 2021
Sherrie’s Caregiving Story “I promised my sister that I would be an advocate for caregivers.” My sister often said, “For over 12 years, I..
Reimagine Your “Perfect” Holiday
December 17, 2019
It’s ok to celebrate in a way that works with caregiving. As the holiday season begins, many of us start to feel added stress...
Andrea Rovazzi – From Wife to Caregiver. The complexity of finding a ‘new normal’.
June 25, 2019
Andrea Rovazzi was a full-time employee, mother, and wife. She never expected she would take on the role of a caregiver so early in..
Donna Thompson and her Unexpected Journey of Caring: Q&A
June 10, 2019
Caregiving is a journey that requires sacrifice, selflessness and vast amounts of strength. But the rewards are sometimes joy and often the knowledge that..
Caregiver Q&A: Carole Ann on Caregiver Mental Health
May 10, 2019
While many caregivers find their role rewarding, half say that they feel mental strain as a result of their caregiving. For Mental Health Week,..
What’s your self care plan?
April 2, 2019
“It isn’t easy to prioritize self-care if you feel like it’s something frivolous, indulgent, or even selfish. When it is too narrowly defined and..
Are you a caregiver?
March 25, 2019
I never thought of myself as a caregiver until I interviewed for a position with the Ontario Caregiver Organization. It was during the interview process,..
Ten Ways Caregivers Can Ease the Winter Blues
February 20, 2019
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type depression related to the change of seasons but it’s about more than just feeling down because its..
