Welcome back! This is Part 2 of our 3-Part series, where we look at the initial steps that caregivers can take to change their financial situation. Last week we learnt the importance of knowing exactly …
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Tracking – Know Where You Are Financially
Before you do anything, you must know where you are financially. Not assume…know. When your income comes in, where does it go? Who are you making rich? To get an accurate picture of your money’s …
Caregivers Are Financially Burdened
Caregiving…it’s my humble opinion that persons who are not caregivers seldom understand what it truly means to be one. We, as caregivers, are somewhat responsible for this ignorance, as we walk around pretending that all …
Everything You Should Know Before Choosing Dental Sedation for Patients with Down Syndrome
Patients with Down syndrome may have difficulties going to the dentist. It can be an overwhelming experience, causing them to become too anxious to receive the dental care that they need. In these cases, dental …
O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop & Bucket Review
Product: O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop, Bucket Floor Cleaning SystemPrice: $29.97 (retail)Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.comProduct Dimensions: 19.5 x 11.7 x 11.5 inchesShipping Weight: 5.4 poundsWarranty: 1 Year (from purchase date)My Rating: 9.5 out of 10 A …
Oh Crap! 3 Tips For Wiping Your Butt
What can I say? Shit happens…literally. Bathroom woes are an all too common occurrence for a caregiver. I know this is not a topic that anybody really wants to address, but as caregivers, this is …
I Need Professional Help
So today I went to my first counselling session…to deal with the issues that I am having because I am a caregiver. All along I have been trying to hold everything inside and “deal with …
I Have No Social Life
That feeling…you go to work, you go home. Or you go to school, work and then go home. Or you go to work, church and home. What’s that feeling? It’s what makes you pause and …
Have You Helped or Hindered Your Child?
I had a conversation with the father of a woman who has Down Syndrome (DS) and this conversation taught me a few things. I learnt that there are parents out there, who upon getting the …
A Job is Not Enough
How am I going to continue to provide for my sister AND myself? How will I be able to afford the things that we both need? Will I have to stay in a job that …