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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · 13d

What if we built an organizer app for caregivers,
made for your organization to offer as a resource?

→ Email: [email protected]

#yourname #yourlogo #yourcolors
#beorganized #simplifycaring #unpaidcarer #alzheimer #seniorcare #caregiversupport #eldercare #dementiacare #agetech #organizer

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Jul 26

Yesterday, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP released Caregiving in the US 2025—a landmark report revealing a nearly 50% increase in family caregivers over the past decade

A low-cost tool to help caregivers organize themselves is necessary.

> simplifycaring.com/simplify-you...

#aarp

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Jul 25

Would you like to see the Simplify Caring organizer To-Do list? Here's a very brief demo! Simple, right?

→ simplifycaring.com/how-to-to-dos

#advancecareplanning #assistedliving #Caregivers #Checklists #dementia #documents #Eldercare #Organize #organizer #seniorcare #team #tinyoffice #to-do

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Jun 25

Simplify Your Crisis. How?
Safely organizing all vital information for you and your invited team members.

So, what is your (anticipated) crisis?
- eldercare?
- disabled caregiving?
- encroaching wildfire?
- moving across the country?

Always know: “Where’s My Stuff?”

> simplifycaring.com/blog

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Jun 25

Simplify Your Crisis. How?
Safely organizing all vital information for you and your invited team members.

So, what is your (anticipated) crisis?
- eldercare?
- disabled caregiving?
- encroaching wildfire?
- moving across the country?

Always know: “Where’s My Stuff?”

> simplifycaring.com/blog

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · May 20

THINGS NOT TO SAY TO A CAREGIVER

These video shorts by ‘Stories for Caregivers’ are excellent!

→ tinyurl.com/things-not-t...

#simplifycaring #organize #caregivers #eldercare

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · May 11

Me sleeping like this.
Knowing the to-do's, all critical documents, necessary contacts, and notes to the others, are safely (shared) in one place.

#simplifycaring
#caregivers
#organized (today anyway)

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · May 10

Anyway, what was the hospital discharge process like for you and your patient?

Read More: rkehler.substack.com

#beorganized #parentcare #simplifycaring #iamacaregiver #unpaidcarer #careteam #alzheimer #seniorcare #caregiversupport #eldercare #dementiacare #ltc #agetech #caregiver #familycaregiver

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Apr 18

“The care system doesn’t work if there are no informal caregivers,” said Zwar.

niagaranow.com/news.phtml/n...

New Canada research chair says caregivers, 'essential' to seniors' well-being, not getting supports they need

Whether it be spouses, siblings, children, or friends, helping with meals, personal hygiene, or navigating the healthcare system, with an aging population, better support is more important than ever, ...

niagaranow.com

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Brock University | FOSS @brockufoss.bsky.social · Apr 8

#BrockU Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology of Aging Larissa Zwar spoke to Niagara Now about her research into supports for caregivers of seniors.

Read more ➡️ niagaranow.com/news.phtml/n...

#BrockUResearch

New Canada research chair says caregivers, 'essential' to seniors' well-being, not getting supports they need

Whether it be spouses, siblings, children, or friends, helping with meals, personal hygiene, or navigating the healthcare system, with an aging population, better support is more important than ever, ...

niagaranow.com

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Apr 15

Grateful for this Idea Blog post at AGEWELL National Innovation Hub

→ tinyurl.com/agewell-inno...

#canada #innovation #technology #aging #agewell #age-well #support #organizer #family #caregiver #appta

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Apr 11

In my emails with clients lately:

- - -
"...- in light of world events and the news of world events, as they affect you, I hope you are doing OK? ...

- - -

→ simplifycaring.substack.com

smiles / rudy

#caregiver #caregiversupport #organized #getorganized #alzheimer #dementia #seniorcare

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Denise Brown @caregiving.bsky.social · Feb 21

Family caregivers rate their stress at 4.09 on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most stressed.

On National Caregivers Day, I think it's helpful to know what it's like to live with that kind of stress.

More quotes: join.caringourway.com/posts/802530...

#caregiving #nationalcaregiversday

A quote on an orange background with a yellow speech bubble. The quote reads 'There are no home health aides available in our area. I am trying to take care of my husband, my mom, our kids and work, with no help.' Below the quote it states 'A FAMILY CAREGIVER' and 'NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY' with 'CaringOurWay.com' at the bottom.

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Care, Tech, and Tips Podcast @caretechandtips.bsky.social · Mar 18

After you've been caregiving a while, and responding to emergencies and other stressors, your body starts to see this as "normal". It's not. Follow along with me as I guide you through a progressive relaxation technique to reset normal.
youtu.be/sO9DgMQwFwM?...

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique

YouTube video by Care Tech and Tips

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · Apr 7

“Though her own #ChronicPain persists..the #artist states, “I’ve found a #purpose & given #meaning to my condition. It isn’t beautiful, or ok, but it’s driven me to help others and make my #life about something bigger than myself.””: buff.ly/40MUdUF

via art .art

Painting Chronic Pain and Illness

KYRIANNA developed a debilitating chronic pain condition at the age of twelve. That never stopped her from painting.

art.art

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · Apr 8

" #Context matters & I view each 1 as an extra tool in the #coping toolbox. In fact, I use completely opposite strategies for different days and situations..they serve the same purpose at the end of the day – a bid for a better #QualityOfLife.": buff.ly/4mTy8Jz

#isolation #ChronicPain

29 Top Tips - #NotAloneAtHome - What Those Who Are Homebound Can Teach Us. (A small flat illustration of two people with their arms around each other's shoulders.)

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Apr 8

Caregiver is a term we apply to people who have chosen to respond to the needs of another. Those who respond to the needs of another... do not call themselves caregivers.

→ substack.com/@simplifycar...

#ltc #agetech #caregiver #familycarer #organizer #evacuation #palliativecare #alzheimer

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Mar 27

Connect with a caregiver consultant, coach, navigator... and ask for your 30% discount code. (or connect with us directly!)

Simplify Caring is an online organizer made for caregivers. Subscribe monthly starting with a Free Trial, until it's no longer needed. Learn more at simplifycaring.com/blog.

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Mar 27

Connect with a caregiver consultant, coach, navigator... and ask for your 30% discount code. (or connect with us directly!)

Simplify Caring is an online organizer made for caregivers. Subscribe monthly starting with a Free Trial, until it's no longer needed. Learn more at simplifycaring.com/blog.

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Mar 27

Talk to your caregiving consultant, navigator or coach to get your 30% off promo code!
(Or connect with us directly)

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Mar 26

ALWAYS ASK
"Does my back-up person also have this info?"

Simplify Caring is the only online organizer built for caregivers, and their chosen team. Subscribe, 'til you don't need it.

> simplifycaring.com/blog

#freetrial #caregivers #organizer #seniorcare #dementia #agetech #palliativecare

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Mar 26

ALWAYS ASK
"Does my back-up person also have this info?"

Simplify Caring is the only online organizer built for caregivers, and their chosen team. Subscribe, 'til you don't need it.

> simplifycaring.com/blog

#freetrial #caregivers #organizer #seniorcare #dementia #agetech #palliativecare

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Carolyn Thomas 🇨🇦 @heart-sisters.bsky.social · Dec 13

My video interview with Connie Jorsvik: The "Patient Pathways" workshop:
Reader response to my interview with Connie Jorsvik:
"I watched Carolyn's video all the way through. I can identify 100%. I do denial & stress really well; I've had the same heart symptoms x 3 weeks..."

My video interview with Connie Jorsvik: The “Patient Pathways” workshop

“When Connie Jorsvik was a cardiac nurse, it always seemed like more women than men were admitted to her hospital after Christmas. Many of these women had been experiencing cardiac symptoms f…

myheartsisters.org

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Carolyn Thomas 🇨🇦 @heart-sisters.bsky.social · Dec 11

Former cardiac nurse Connie Jorsvik on working holidays with her heart patients: #PatientPathways myheartsisters.org/2024/12/08/p...

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Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Feb 27

"Everybody has a body, and they need someplace to put it."
Simple and powerful.
Thank you @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social !

Stephen Quinn @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social · Feb 27

Judy Graves spent 33 years working with the City of Vancouver - most of it as the city's advocate for homeless people.
She once told me, "Everybody has a body, and they need someplace to put it."
I've never forgotten that.

Simplify Caring App @simplifycaring.bsky.social · Feb 22

Today, I was having exactly this conversation.
So, SW British Columbia had a 5.? earthquake this afternoon.
> if power went out
> if internet went down
> if you had to leave
Your docs? Contacts? Patient info?
> tinyurl.com/simplify-car...

#BCquake #caregiver #organize

Ask your Insurer.

Ask your insurer.

tinyurl.com