The Millennial Caregiver
Welcome! I’m Alex, a twenty-something caregiver to my mom, who is a lifelong diabetic now living with dementia. Join me on my caregiver journey as I learn, grow, educate, and sometimes struggle.
My Latest Posts
• • •
- The Art of Doing LessHi again friends! After what feels like months, I am finally back to blogging and sharing my experiences as a full-time caregiver. There have been lots of reasons for my…More
- Preventing Caregiver BurnoutBurnout- We’ve all heard about it and maybe even experienced it at some point. With so many of us giving our all to our careers and putting our wants and…More
- Who We Are At Our MessiestI am and always have been the “mom friend”. You know, the one who has wet wipes and bandaids within arm’s reach any given moment, and the one you can…More
- My Long Lost Friend, Self-ConfidenceBefore I get into this week’s topic, I’d like to take a moment to thank all of you who have been checking in each week to read my little ramblings-…More
- Intentionality, Caregiving, Podcasts, and MoreIntentional living is all the buzz right now, and I am 100% hooked! There are only so many hours in a day, so why not optimize how we spend them,…More
- Alternative Income Streams When a 9 to 5 Just Won’t WorkThe 9 to 5 life isn’t for everybody, especially for full-time caregivers. Even if that’s all you’ve done in the past, there is no reason to panic when your lifestyle…More
- How We Stack Up & Why It Doesn’t Really MatterYou know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Instagram, daydreaming about a life like you see in the pictures? Just imagine: Tropical vacations, your own Martha Stewart-esq kitchen, partying with…More
- How Did We Get Here?Six months ago I found myself painting over the light purple walls of my childhood bedroom with a much more mature shade of white in preparation to move back in…More
• • •
The Millennial Caregiver 