Caregiving Community - People

I am a citizen journalist, writer, investor and caregiver.I am the sole caregiver for my mother; she suffers from Alzheimer's disease.Prior to moving to Delray Beach, Florida to take care of my mother I was CEO of a software development and marketing company based in Reston, Va.I worked in several Wall Street firms, venture capital and as a private investor. The companies included: Bear Stearns,...

I'm a wife, mother,and grandmother, who is trusting daily in God's Word that He will strengthen me to rise above life's difficulties. I live with multiple chronic illnesses. The Lord has been teaching me to Live Simply, Laugh Often, and to Love Deeply. I hope to encourage, uplift, and at times amuse. I will share my heart and life openly, praying that the Lord will use His Words and mine to...

Greg Katz is the founder of Surviving Strong and Surviving Strong TV. Surviving Strong is an oasis for hope, perseverance, and devotion to your health and healing. As a psychotherapist and “Health Sherpa” I understand how chaotic life can be with a chronic or life-threatening illness. I know from personal and professional experience that physical, emotional and spiritual stamina...

Crazy. Sincere. Full of joy. Loves to sing. Takes wrong turns. Never asks for directions. Never reads directions. Learns by mistakes. Shares life experiences with others. Encourages broken hearts, offers water to the thirsty. Known to laugh at the wrong times. Thankful. Honesty is a priority. Vulnerable. Told I'm overly sensitive. Reminded I wear my heart on my sleeve. Think too much. Passion...

I'm a Registered Nurse with an interest in sharing what I know. My blog is focused on the latest research. I've spent years honing my skills in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and as a cardiovascular nurse with a multi-physician cardiology practice. I am currently a Case Manager for Humana.

Father passed away with secondary liver cancer. We dedicate our blog to keep father's positive energy available for all in need of support. Join our team where we will do the same: sharing our cancer stories so you know you are not alone walking the difficult road paved with cancer.

I am the Director of Pastoral Care and Older Adult Ministries at Avondale United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. I have a BS degree in Health from the University of North Florida and an MA in Christian Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. I also care for my 90 year old Mother who has chronic Congestive Heart Failure. I started the Feedin' Mama blog to share my experiences in...

Who am I? I'm a mom, a sister, a lover, a friend, a caregiver, a new empty nester because my youngest left for college in August, and maybe even a future wife. I have 3 grown kids. I'm in a relationship with a fellow who can absolutely curl my toes! I am helping my significant other in a battle of his life with Lymphoma. Even with all that going on, we try to view life with humor and love. I...

Diagnosed at 27 with cancer, I felt like a babe in the woods compared to patients around me who were the age of my grandparents. After treatment I took to the road to meet 25 perfect strangers living with cancer in their 20s and 30s. Our on-on-one, recorded conversations transformed the way I viewed my own cancer and are the backbone of my book Everything Changes: The Insider's Guide To Cancer...