by drjeanneporterking | May 12, 2022 | Caregiving, Caregiving Support
Above is a photo of me and my mother, Naomi, on February 1, 2018; my last birthday with her. By Melody N Monteiro, MA, MSW, LSW I reflected on this past Mother’s Day with gratitude. Caring for my mom was a good experience with some lessons learned and truths....
by drjeanneporterking | Apr 27, 2022 | Caregiving
Dr. Jeanne Porter King, featuring Dan Franklin Last week I discussed my personal journey with choosing home healthcare as a caregiver. Dan and his company Essential Healthcare have been such a blessing as my family cares for my mom. Dan has so much knowledge that I...
by drjeanneporterking | Apr 20, 2022 | Caregiving
By Dr. Jeanne Porter-King As many of us know, there is no guidebook on caregiving. We have all stumbled through it and done the best we can. Choosing home healthcare was one of the many challenges we had to navigate on our caregiving journey as a family. When my...
by drjeanneporterking | Mar 16, 2022 | Caregiving, Caregiving Support
by Dr. Patrica Jones-Blessman Are you a Black woman caregiver feeling run down and emotionally drained while struggling to maintain your emotional strength? You’re not alone! Studies show that Black women caregivers experience significantly higher levels of...
by drjeanneporterking | Feb 16, 2022 | Caregiving, Caregiving Support, Uncategorized
By Dr. Toni Alvarado Especially as women of color, we tend to lack self-care and put ourselves last. We give, and give, and give, and only give ourselves the crumbs of what is left. I understand as a caregiver, what is on your mind right now. “When is the next...
by drjeanneporterking | Jan 19, 2022 | Caregiving, Caregiving Support, Uncategorized
Caregiving can bring about a roller coaster of feelings. You are grateful but also overwhelmed. You can experience both joy and sadness, hope and helplessness, all on the same day. There is a tactical side of caregiving–from coordinating nurses and doctors visits, to...
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