About
Four years ago, we started a sitting and caregiving business in an area of small towns and rural counties. Prior to that, we knew nothing about the subject. Guided by two wonderful ladies with nine years’ experience, we jumped into the “deep water.” For us, it was a whole new world. It is rewarding. It is fascinating. It is sometimes frightening. It is stressful. It is greatly necessary. It knows no holidays and no “regular hours.”
The purpose of Preparing to Care is to share our ongoing experience and research into the subject of caregiving, from the nitty-gritty details of daily care at home or in a facility, to the broader issues of the industry at large — an industry that should be preparing for the “arrival” of the aging of the baby boomers.
At some point in your life, you are most likely going to be dealing with the issue of caregiving. Your parents or someone else in your family may need a caregiver. It may be you. It’s better to gather information in advance, because, when the need arises, you will probably be under stress and pressed for time.
In addition, as we combine our caregiving knowledge with our years of nutritional research and our experience publishing a regional alternative medicine and health magazine, we believe we can provide some unique and powerful information regarding quality of life — remaining as healthy and active and mentally sharp as possible. As the saying goes, we want to add life to our years, not merely years to our life.
Some of our particular areas of interest include the avoidance of mental deterioration (no matter what your age), the maintenance of good brain health for everyone, and the importance of nutrition, detoxification, exercise, and purpose.
We will add information as fast as we are able. We hope you find it helpful. If you have a question, leave a comment and we will address it the best we can.
Preparing to Care is part of the family of Health Around Your Corner Publications.
