Two years ago, my world stood still. On June 17, 2023, at 4 a.m., I received the call that would forever change me—my grandmother had passed away after two challenging years in long-term care. No matter how much you prepare…
How Medicaid Helped Me Care for My Grandmother—and Why It Must Be Protected
I recently collaborated on a Reel with Caring Across Generations for their Medicaid Minute series to talk about—yes, you guessed it—the proposed cuts to Medicaid, a critical issue impacting caregivers and families across the country. Medicaid is a lifeline for…
5 Ways to Support Caregivers
There are approximately 100 million caregivers in the United States providing care to a child, parent, or other relative—a number that will only grow as our population ages. For them, every day is National Caregivers Day. While their work may not always be publicly recognized,…
I’m a 2024 Care Fellow!
I’ve been waiting to officially announce this news…and today’s the day! I was selected to be a 2024 Care Fellow by Caring Across Generations, a national organization working to transform the way we care in this country. Ever since my…
Join Me At Digital CancerCon!
I’m so excited to announce that I am presenting an interactive panel on Tuesday, April 26 at 6 pm EST entitled, The Future of Caregiving: Millennials and the Caregiving Crisis, at Stupid Cancer’s annual virtual conference for the adolescent and…
What Happens When The Caregiver Needs Care?
These last few weeks have been stressful on both the caregiving and entrepreneurial front. Aside from managing client work, I’ve been dealing with feelings of guilt on the caregiving side of things. If you follow me on Instagram, you may…
How I Took a Break as a Caregiver
My routine these days is pretty much the same day after day. I wake up, go out and grab a coffee at my favorite local coffee shop, come back home and do some client work for a few hours, take…
When Things Are Out of Your Control as a Caregiver
This past week was a hard one. It started as ordinary as any other—with me writing my to-do list, creating client copy, and even planning to get in a mid-week barn day. But that all changed by Tuesday at 10…
Caregiver Confessions: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
The life of a caregiver is never dull. From managing a loved ones care to handling their finances, caregiving is a 24/7 job. While I thought I already knew how to navigate most of the demands of caregiving (while still…
Being an Equestrian Made Me a Better Caregiver
Over the years, I’ve credited being an equestrian with my work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to communicate with non-verbal animals. But it wasn’t until I became a caregiver that I realized that it gave me transferable skills there,…
On This World Mental Health Day, Here’s How I Cope as a Caregiver
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, I wanted to take a minute to recognize the importance of making time for our mental health and well-being, both individually and within our communities. As a caregiver juggling a lot at…
