StepUp to Life

I found this great self-development do -it- yourself workbook at the thrift store. It is entitled “Charting your Goals” by Dahl and Sykes. Sometimes we take the things that happen in our lives for granted. But I have come to understand and now believe that not even the chance encounters are ordered. I say this because…

A counter response to the caption question would be, Who is a caregiver? The illustration below is taken from https://www.caring.com/articles/caregiver-burnout Caregiving is best defined by what the caregiver does. If she is involved in caring for people with disabilities; people with mental illness; people who are chronically ill; people who are terminally ill or suffering from life-limiting illnesses; people caring for…

Since I started the journey of blogging, I must confess that I am both exhausted and excited. Exhausted because I am still feeling my way through understanding what it takes to be a readable blogger. I thought to be a blogger one needs to write consistently. Then I was cautioned by another voice that asks…

Sheila currently resides in Calgary Alberta with a family of two including a husband and daughter.   Close proximity to the University of Calgary is convenient for Imoni, now in her second year and for Sheila’s academic research pursuits. In addition to blogging, career transitioning describes her situation; having lots of experience and formal education but challenged…

The ageing population and longer life expectancy have transferred long term for individuals and family members suffering from chronic health problems or disabilities to home settings. Whether caring for a disabled child, an elderly parent or chronically ill spouse, the physical, emotional and financial burden can be enormous. The absence of extended caregiver relief programs and benefits…