by myconcretedove | Feb 4, 2026 | caregiver self-care, Family Caregiver
In this final installment of this series, I’m continuing to stress that caregiver self-care is important. I’m sharing part of my personal caregiving experience and offering practical information and resources to support other family caregivers in preparing...
by myconcretedove | Jan 29, 2025 | caregiver self-care, Christian, Family Caregiver, family caregivers, Family Cargiving, Joyful Living
Ever wish someone would have handed you the “Tips for Family Caregivers Manual” before you took on the job? (What, wait…there’s a manual!?) I sure do. Practical Dos & Don’ts would have been helpful when I became my sister’s 24/7...
by myconcretedove | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog, Family Caregiver, Joyful Living
So, you’re a family caregiver (or think you will be in the future) and you’re not thrilled. I get it. I’m a family caregiver, too, and I’ve been there, too (listen to my story here). They don’t serve you. So, how can we choose joy instead? This is...
by myconcretedove | Oct 2, 2024 | Family Caregiver, Family Cargiving
This is part two of the Navigating the Challenges of Family Caregiving Series (click here for the first installment). Today, I’m sharing more of my story and practical tips for building a care team. You’ve probably heard this before, “Good help is hard to find.”...
by myconcretedove | Aug 28, 2024 | Family Caregiver, Family Cargiving
The struggling caregiver? Struggling people need help. That’s not me. I am not struggling. It’s the family member I care for who is struggling. I don’t need help. I can do this!…That might be your first reaction to the title of this article, especially if...
by myconcretedove | Mar 4, 2024 | Christian, Family Caregiver, Family Cargiving
I’m often asked by readers and fellow writers, “What does My Concrete Dove have to do with family caregiving?” I confess that I’ve considered changing the name of this blog many times. But there’s a story behind the name and, after sharing it, I’m always...
