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11/26/2018
Ted Baxter suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Eventually, he was strong enough to visit his favorite coffee shop, but his speech was still difficult to understand and he walked with a limp. Ted recalls that many people were empathetic when they saw a man with a […]
By Christine MacLean A note from Karen Mulder: Christine shared this story with me during one of my speaking engagements at my home church, Hope Church in Holland, Michigan. It’s a lovely story about how one man’s love of music united a group of people to engage in a generous act of caregiving. My dad […]
11/13/2018
Guest post by Ted Baxter If your loved one has aphasia, your means of communication with them has been drastically altered. It can be very frustrating (indeed, heartbreaking in some cases) to watch as a family member or friend tries valiantly to communicate even the simplest of messages. As a stroke survivor (which occurred when […]
Guest Post by Ted Baxter In 2005, I was at the top of my game-a successful business man in peak physical condition. I spent my workdays traveling the globe as a financial services executive. Then, at age 41, with no warning signs whatsoever, I had a massive ischemic stroke. The doctors feared I wouldn’t survive. […]
10/25/2018
Did you know that November is Family Caregivers Month? It’s also the month we celebrate World Kindness Day, and honor our country’s veterans on November 11th. And then there is Thanksgiving Day, America’s tribute to gratitude, family, and fellowship. All of these days provide wonderful opportunities to care for those around you. To give a […]
06/11/2018
Summertime is here! Our July Care Well Calendar offers unique tips for you to care well all summer long. As part of our year-long Care Well Challenge, our July calendar offers caregiving tips with a summertime twist. Download our July Care Well Calendar here and see how easy caregiving during the summer months can be. […]
06/08/2018
Ah, summertime. For many of us it means more time outdoors with activities like picnics, ball games, and water time fun. We may think of “caring for others” as a holiday tradition, such as during the Christmas season. But I think that any time of the year is a good time to care for others. […]
