Caregiver

When I retired from teaching in 2017, I wasn't feeling well and was in the process of having several medical tests run. In the last month of school, I told...

Life is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. But what about when a health...

Sleep issues are a common side effect of cancer. My daughter Crystal, who had Hodgkin lymphoma, had a lot of trouble sleeping. The disease, as well as the treatment, can...

Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month? Are you fortunate enough to have a family member or friend who helps with transportation to your blood cancer...

When you are told you have cancer, there are a few things you want to know right away. One of those questions might be, "What can be done to get...

Finding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was cured of her blood cancer we all felt...

Teeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long as I can remember. The dentist said I...

We are who we are and we can’t be more than that. So why do we feel so guilty sometimes? When I was helping Crystal during her treatments I used...

Life can certainly be filled with challenges. I survived non-Hodgkin lymphoma with much support from my caring husband and family. Now it would be my turn to become the caregiver...

I want to preface this by saying I appreciate each and everything all of my caretakers did for me. Being sick was a new experience for me and those who...

Many of us have watched a loved one go through a traumatic experience. Most of us want to jump right in and help, but sometimes, that is not the right...

We all know that when someone we love has cancer, it’s going to be tough on them. Most of the time, family members will chip in and help where they...

Unfortunately, a few people in my family have had cancer. Because of this, I always wonder what I can do to make it easier on them. I can’t always be...

Life is what happens every day. It’s getting up and going to work. It’s spending time with your family. It’s trying to enjoy all that you can. But then cancer...

Today, as I was thinking about my last week of teaching, I remembered a teacher who had retired before me. She had been a teacher when Crystal was a student...

Every day I notice helpful things we can do for others. I notice these things because people have been kind to me and when I see people being kind to...

The lives we live are very routine. For most of us, we wake up, go to work, come home, and go to bed. Of course, there are the little things...

Food can mean more than just nourishment. It’s a way to share family time, share stories, meet up with friends, and even have fun with it. Making messes while cooking...

In case you missed it, check out Ann's caregiving tips Parts 1, 2, and 3. Caring for someone you love can take a toll. It can be a demanding job...

The diagnosis of blood cancer affects both the patient and family in numerous ways. My loving husband took terrific care of me during my cancer journey, especially during the chemotherapy...