Daughters Unite

Hello all you daughters who have, are or will care for an aging parent or disabled adult! Let's unite!

A great article from @CllareAnsberry at ⁦@WSJ⁩ - there are so many questions I wish I’d asked my Mom before she had a #stroke , and Dad before #Alzheimers made it impossible. #Caregiving #family ⁦@StoryCorps⁩ wsj.com/articles/the-q…

35% of parents with 8- to 14-year-old kids are also caring for an aging family member. #SandwichGeneration #FamilyCaregiver scarymommy.com/caregiver-for-…

Want to see where the 2020 Presidential candidates stand on caregiving, respite care, and long-term care? Via @RCICaregiving #caregivers rosalynncarter.org/wp-content/upl…

This is a good article, and hopefully will make folks more aware of the many benefits of hospice. @daughterhood is also a great source of info. Many Americans say they want to die at home. It’s not always easy to make that happen. washingtonpost.com/health/many-am…

"#Caregiving mostly falls to women, who typically have many other responsibilities, with #Alzheimer's disease being an exception, as it affects women more often than men, often forcing men into a #caregiver role." states.aarp.org/virginia/resou…

We Are In The Middle Of A #Caregiving Crisis, Joan Lunden Tells Congress at hearing about Paid Caregiving Leave via @Forbes ow.ly/pdVT50y7tWR via @TedKnutsonDC

“Unpaid Caregiving Increases Risk of Poverty in Retirement” We’ve got to plan ahead, Girls! therealnews.com/stories/unpaid…

Great tips! Especially ‘ Manage Your Guilt’! #caregiving #selfcare

Caregiving is a #bipartison issue and EVERY #Politician needs a plan. Here’s one from @BetoORourke . What’s yours @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden @SenWarren @realDonaldTrump ? tinyurl.com/caregiving-bip…

So proud of our friends, Anne Tumlinson & Elizabeth Miller and the continued work they’re doing on behalf of Daughters! Thanks, Girls! @daughterhood @HHCaregiver #caregiving #Daughters #AgingChallenge tinyurl.com/DaughterCircles

With daughterhood, there is no timeline, no roadmap, no manual, and no training. #LizODonnell happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/liz-od… @WDtweeting @daughterhood @DaughtersUnite @DutifulDaughtr @CaringDaughter @alzheimersihate @takingcareofgma @vicleetap @lisabcapp

The Caregiving Journey Behind the Song, Lullaby: youtu.be/asWq1hJ72XA?a via @YouTube

Behind the Song, Ready to Run: youtu.be/hwpMzehvFxI?a via @YouTube

Behind the Song, Ready to Run: youtu.be/Y-oUXQXxn7k?a via @YouTube

Excellent article, Carol! So insightful and well written! This is something most of us face and your helpful hints are fabulous! tinyurl.com/ycobl4hz @mindingourelder @AgingCare

Caregiver Support Idea No. 3 of 11 - Daughterhood circles are small groups that get together regularly to hang out, relax and help each other navigate caring for aging parents. @daughterhood @DaughtersUnite @JodiHempel #agingparents #daughters #caregivers #support #caregivers

Finally. "The caregivers in the population we're taking care of need to be recognized as a component that will reduce readmissions to hospitals and keep length of stay shorter," said Jeffrey Menkes, CEO of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. modernhealthcare.com/article/201808…

The Story Behind the Song - Saturday: youtu.be/pegTWm3ymxM?a via @YouTube

Who is caring for the #caregivers? Our loved ones' well-being depends on them. bit.ly/2OlnDR5

For #caregivers, identifying #dementia behaviours can be the first way to cope stress and improve communication. Start with the @CaregiverAlly guide and go from there: bit.ly/2mZymVX