by Tambre Leighn | May 13, 2011 | Caregiving
Up to 40% of caregivers at this time predecease the person they are caring for. According to a study by the National Family Caregivers Association, 65% (approximately 29 million) people are caregiving twenty or more hours per week and the impact on their physical,...
by Tambre Leighn | May 12, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
It’s human nature to worry at times. A little bit of concern is a good way to check in and make sure you’ve got things in order. Too much worry causes stress and zaps your energy. For cancer survivors and caregivers, there are many issues and situations...
by Tambre Leighn | May 9, 2011 | Grief Recovery
This past weekend was the 10th anniversary of my late husband’s death. I had chosen to mark what felt like a significant milestone by leading a team in the Beverly Hills Relay for Life on April 30th. It didn’t stop May 7th from coming though perhaps I had hoped...
by Tambre Leighn | May 6, 2011 | Cancer Survivorship
Most of us belong somehow to a tribe or have a committed relationship where caring for someone should illness occur comes as part of the package. It is our tendency to hope for the best, however doing a quick reality check on how prepared you and your loved ones are...
by Tambre Leighn | May 5, 2011 | High Performance
I am shocked at the time and attention the death of Osama is commanding. Don’t get me wrong…I get the significance of it. Acknowledging the possibility that this may mark the beginning of the end of his reign of terror is understandable. Being prepared...