Walking about the yard on a cool spring day, I couldn’t help but feel impatient. Everything was behind this year. We had a heavy snowfall the middle of April. The spring rains came late. The trees opened up much later than last year. Even the allergies arrived a month later than last year. Only one …
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As the holidays approach, many things go through a caregiver’s mind. How are we going to do this? Should I try to do a big holiday celebration for my loved one? Am I up to handling it? Can my loved one deal with it? Will the stress of the holidays be too much, or will …
7 Tips to Help Caregivers Get Through the Holidays Read More »
November is National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a time to remember, appreciate and lend a helping hand or listening ear to the caregivers you know. Caregiving is a tough job. No one can truly understand what a caregiver goes through if they haven’t experienced it. Caregiving is lonely and takes a heavy toll on the …
Caregiver Tips Every Day During November for National Family Caregivers Month Read More »
Don’t you just love contests? I mean, really, isn’t it fun to try to win something? We all love to get something free…especially if it is something we really want!
You can’t turn on television without seeing it and hearing it. You can’t be on Social Media without massive exposure. It appears the amount of anger, hate, discontent and violence in the world is escalating and we are being bombarded with it. Once in a while a story surfaces of a hero or a good …
You’ve heard about the book, but have you heard the story behind the book? Over twenty years ago a series of events was set in motion to forever change my life. It caused me to reassess how I lived my life and my priorities. Some things in life tug at your heart and produce a …
The Story Behind “Cocoon of Love for Cancer Caregivers” Read More »
Sparta, Wisconsin: Cocoon of Love for Cancer Caregivers: Get Through the Tough Times will be available as part of the fundraiser for Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS). SACS provides support to local cancer patients and their families while also helping fund cancer research at the areas two largest hospitals: Gunderson-Lutheran and Mayo Healthcare Systems, both in …
“Cocoon of Love for Cancer Caregivers” Will Be at SACS Fundraiser Read More »
What a deal! Ahh…the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! Time to kick back and relax at every opportunity. This is great if you can do it, but
The first Sunday in June is Cancer Survivor Day. If you ever needed a reason to celebrate, this would be it! Surviving cancer has a significant impact on an individual. Imagine the impact it also has on that individual’s caregiver, loved ones, and friends.
We are thrilled to announce that Cocoon of Love for Cancer Caregivers: Get Through the Tough Times is the recipient of the National Indie Excellence (NIEA) Award in the Caregiving Category for 2016.
