How to get enough sleep as a caregiver can be extremely difficult. There’s tremendous stress, the never-ending to-list, the night-time disruptions… Here are a few quick ways to improve your sleep so you can focus on getting a good night’s sleep… 1. Create a Bedtime Routine 2. Dump Stress & Anxiety 3. Get Better Rest…
When my family first started our cancer journey, we were a ball of fire. All of us. We were ready to take on the world. Radiating with positive energy, we had hope coming out of our eyeballs and we were ready to dominate this thing. Seriously, if anyone could have kicked the shit out of…
When you’re a busy family facing a cancer diagnosis, maintaining a healthy diet becomes a really big deal. You need easy meals that give you the proper nutrition and nutrients, can help support your body through treatments and strengthen your immune system. However, creating healthy meals that are both nutritious and appealing can be challenging,…
When a family is facing a cancer diagnosis, maintaining a healthy diet becomes more important (and harder!) than ever. Good nutrition can help support your body through treatments, strengthen your immune system, and improve your overall well-being. Plus, this family is going to need ENERGY in spades! Finding high-protein meals that are both nutritious and…
What do you get for someone who has just received the earth-shattering news that their cancer is terminal? How do you show someone who is dying that they mean the absolute world to you? What is a good gift for a family who has now entered Hospice? What do they need? How can you help?…
When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, life as my family knew it changed dramatically. We had no idea that our decision to build a bucket list with everything my dad wanted to do was going to change everything about our situation. Update: If balancing this situation is your biggest struggle right now, the Cancer…
Finding self-care activities to keep you sane and healthy when you’re a caregiver helping someone fight cancer is not an easy task. The thing is, once cancer drops in, it takes over your entire life. It invades your thoughts and your mind and it drains your energy, not to mention the toll it takes on…
When my dad was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer the doctors told us that we had “days to weeks” to live. Thankfully God had a better plan. Our cancer journey lasted 21 months and we fought a hell of a battle <3. It was one of the most devastating, yet INCREDIBLE times of…
When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I became his full-time caregiver practically overnight. I was scared to death and I had no idea what I was doing. I know how incredibly draining it is to be a caregiver. No matter how much drive you have and how much you want to stay…
Do you know what it feels like to push all of your needs aside so you can put every ounce of energy you have into helping a family member you love feel better? Caregivers are superheroes in disguise. They’re juggling a ton of responsibilities and emotions while providing unwavering love and support to their…