CAREGIVEN | BLOG

Writings and resources to support the care journey for all caregivers.

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Healing with Nature: July is Park and Recreation Month

My cousin Chris grew up to be a cowboy and, as a teenager, competed in rodeos. He also hunted, fished, hiked, and celebrated the outdoors of our home...

Giant Sequoia Tree

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Caregiving with Chosen Family

Caregiving is both a rewarding and challenging journey. While biological family members often take on caregiving roles, chosen family – the people we...

white chess pieces on the board

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Why Legal Planning Matters

As a caregiver, daily responsibilities may already be overwhelming. From addressing basic needs to making difficult medical decisions, your plate is...

Stack of white paperwork achieves with black binder paper clips

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5 Critical Legal Documents for Caregivers

Imagine this scenario: Your parent is admitted to the hospital following a health crisis and had not previously outlined preferences or appointed...

 water droplet splash

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Coping with the Emotional Toll of Legal Responsibilities

"I felt like I was drowning in paperwork and legal jargon," confessed a caregiver overseeing her elderly father’s legal affairs. "Making decisions...

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"Chosen Family" Caregivers

Recently I learned that a friend is the power-of-attorney and executor for the mother of her ex-husband. Knowing Jennifer’s divorce hadn’t been...

6 min read

A Reluctant, Yet Thankful Caregiver

I don’t think any of us sign up to be a caregiver — we just sorta fall into it. I always figured that Jane, being ten years younger, would be the one...

5 min read

Healing with Nature: July is Park and Recreation Month

My cousin Chris grew up to be a cowboy and, as a teenager, competed in rodeos. He also hunted, fished, hiked, and celebrated the outdoors of our home...

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Giant Sequoia Tree

2 min read

Caregiving with Chosen Family

Caregiving is both a rewarding and challenging journey. While biological family members often take on caregiving roles, chosen family – the people we...

Read More
abstract of networking connection

2 min read

Managing Legal Responsibilities with Family

Caring for another person can be overwhelming, especially when it involves managing legal responsibilities. Your emotions might include stress,...

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white chess pieces on the board

2 min read

Why Legal Planning Matters

As a caregiver, daily responsibilities may already be overwhelming. From addressing basic needs to making difficult medical decisions, your plate is...

Read More
Stack of white paperwork achieves with black binder paper clips

2 min read

5 Critical Legal Documents for Caregivers

Imagine this scenario: Your parent is admitted to the hospital following a health crisis and had not previously outlined preferences or appointed...

Read More
 water droplet splash

2 min read

Coping with the Emotional Toll of Legal Responsibilities

"I felt like I was drowning in paperwork and legal jargon," confessed a caregiver overseeing her elderly father’s legal affairs. "Making decisions...

Read More

3 min read

"Chosen Family" Caregivers

Recently I learned that a friend is the power-of-attorney and executor for the mother of her ex-husband. Knowing Jennifer’s divorce hadn’t been...

Read More

6 min read

A Reluctant, Yet Thankful Caregiver

I don’t think any of us sign up to be a caregiver — we just sorta fall into it. I always figured that Jane, being ten years younger, would be the one...

Read More
Symbol of a tree and leaves shaped as a human head

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Am I a Caregiver?

In the hustle of daily life, we sometimes find ourselves adopting roles without realizing it. Caregiving sneaks up on us, starting with small...

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