Self-Care for the Caregiver
“When you become a special needs parent, you’re so entrenched in doing what needs to be done, that you often...
Painting And Writing To Destress
Tell us a little bit about yourself... What’s your story? My name is Sheila Ellenberger. I met my husband, Matt,...
Action Items for When a Parent’s Health Suddenly Declines
I keep hearing the same thing in circles of my friends about parents getting older. It's this emotionally confusing time...
Boost Your Immune System This Fall
Staying healthy can feel overwhelming. If you are caring for another person daily, you may feel guilty tending to your own...
3 Simple, All-Natural Remedies To Fight Allergies
Allergies can be very painful to navigate through, and unfortunately, for many people, they are an inevitable reality. It is...
Stress-Relief for Caregivers: 4 Stop-and-Go Hobbies
When caring for your loved one, you don’t have a ton of time for yourself. Some days just getting a...
Where to Get Free or Discounted Medical Equipment
Caregivers know what hard times look like. Your life changes when you receive your loved one’s diagnosis. You see life...
Parenting Special Needs Children Together
People ask me what it’s like raising two boys with special needs, and I usually reply: "our life is a...
Managing Health Information: 7 Tips for Caregivers
Doctors appointments, hospital visits, check-ups, prescription refills… When you're caring for someone with a special need or disability, it’s crucial...
Caregiving Around the Clock
This year is the 20th anniversary of November being National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. The first Presidential Proclamation was issued...