Daughters Unite
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The first social networking site created for caring daughters by caring daughters. Join us - we're saving each other time, money & our sanity! #daughtersunite
Joined April 2016
Hello all you daughters who have, are or will care for an aging parent or disabled adult! Let's unite!
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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
Adult children often wait until it’s too late to truly understand their parents. Now, that’s starting to change; “I wish I knew.���
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35% of parents with 8- to 14-year-old kids are also caring for an aging family member. #SandwichGeneration #FamilyCaregiver
https://t.co/uNA8fQUly0
scarymommy.com
As I reflect on my own experiences as a caregiver for my mom, I shudder to think about my son being in my shoes one day.
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Want to see where the 2020 Presidential candidates stand on caregiving, respite care, and long-term care? Via @RCICaregiving #caregivers
https://t.co/ACsKA2jolu
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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
Managing the end of life at home can be hard for the dying person and caregiver. Clear instructions and hospice can ease those hardships.
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"#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." https://t.co/46FPYw8iUv
states.aarp.org
If Dr. Robert Lindsay has his way, Virginia’s “Welcome” signs would all read “Virginia is for Caregivers” instead of the famous “Virginia is for Lovers.” According to a 2015 survey, one in five...
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We Are In The Middle Of A #Caregiving Crisis, Joan Lunden Tells Congress at hearing about Paid Caregiving Leave via @Forbes
https://t.co/JbcxWN7dsg via @TedKnutsonDC
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“Unpaid Caregiving Increases Risk of Poverty in Retirement” We’ve got to plan ahead, Girls!
therealnews.com
Christian Weller discusses his PERI study showing that people who care for children or elderly parents are less likely to have decent savings for retirement. The risk is higher for women, and...
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Great tips! Especially ‘ Manage Your Guilt’! #caregiving #selfcare
If you missed our segment on the Marilyn Denis show, watch now for advice on caring for an #aging loved one. #caregiving #seniorcare #familyCaregiver
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Caregiving is a #bipartison issue and EVERY #Politician needs a plan. Here’s one from @BetoORourke . What’s yours @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden @SenWarren @realDonaldTrump ?
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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
https://t.co/pwiaP2KoXs
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With daughterhood, there is no timeline, no roadmap, no manual, and no training. #LizODonnell
https://t.co/q31MuzLcW1
@WDtweeting @daughterhood @DaughtersUnite @DutifulDaughtr @CaringDaughter @alzheimersihate @takingcareofgma @vicleetap @lisabcapp
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The Caregiving Journey Behind the Song, Lullaby: https://t.co/raNZcIbksE via @YouTube
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Behind the Song, Ready to Run: https://t.co/ASS8x3s23O via @YouTube
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Behind the Song, Ready to Run: https://t.co/Bat9ZQnZyI via @YouTube
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Excellent article, Carol! So insightful and well written! This is something most of us face and your helpful hints are fabulous! https://t.co/12jUrpBGf2
@mindingourelder @AgingCare
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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
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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. https://t.co/WithcqIGFG
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The Story Behind the Song - Saturday: https://t.co/ow9cWKLqrV via @YouTube
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Who is caring for the #caregivers? Our loved ones' well-being depends on them. https://t.co/G2vAlYjrlw
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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: https://t.co/nO5ChRnCSh
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