Jessica Lizel CannonApr 252 minCaregiver OverwhelmWhen the walls felt like they were closing in and taking a deep cleansing breath was followed by tears, I listened to my body. It is not...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 187 minCaregivers Hereditary MindsetToday I want to talk to you about Caregiver Mindset, the Hereditary Mindset that is that creates negative self-talk, self-doubt, and more...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 117 minCaregiver HormonesAlright, Ladies, if you are experiencing what I now call power surges, others know them as hot flashes, then listen up closely. Men need...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 46 minCaregiver Medication ManagementAs our parents begin to age or life settles for married couples, eventually managing medication becomes a fact of life for the caregiver....
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 286 minCaregiver Poor CommunicationCommunication can make or break any business deal or relationship. No matter how well you articulate or think your spoken expressions...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 217 minCaregiver FlashbacksDo you know those moments when we are going about our day caring for our loved one and our mind wonders where we would rather be for the...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 145 minCaregiver Sandwiched GenerationYou might have heard this label more often if you are stuck in between caring for your parents while trying to parent your kiddos. My...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 75 minCaregiver FailureSometimes our loved ones protest in such a way to show they are still in control, still grasping for independence. Other times our loved...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 287 minCaregiver ProcrastinationWhen some hear the word procrastination they might automatically think unsuccessful, but when you look deeper into the mind and hearts of...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 218 minCaregiver's Challenges with HospiceWhen my Dad passed from pneumonia a couple of years ago, it was his third and final battle. We were shocked because twice before he did...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 145 minCaregivers Timeless DreamsYears ago, when I finally received confirmation of the type of Dementia Mom was living with, it brought about bittersweet moments. The...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 77 minCaregiver's Grasp of Diabetes to DementiaLet’s face it, ladies and gentlemen, caregivers have joined the ranks of the first responders, who are also overworked and...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 316 minCaregiver Reality CheckAs Mom continued to progress through the later stages of Dementia, new medications for agitation and sleep had to be introduced. We tried...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 245 minCaregiver Relationship BuildingWe all see the world from different perspectives. We all have different aspirations or goals in life towards family, career, or seeking...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 176 minCaregiver Memories by Doggies 4 DementiaDuring my visits with Mom, I tried to be present at the moment with her, enjoying as much conversation as possible. I knew once I left...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 106 minCaregivers Power of New BeginningsWhen the time came for me to step away from the corporate world to care for Mom, my mindset was riddled with fear of the unknown. I...
Jessica Lizel CannonNov 19, 20218 minCaregiver Environment - A Broken IndustryMany years ago, Mom tried to make me promise that I would never place her in a nursing home because of her understanding of what...
Jessica Lizel CannonNov 12, 20216 minCaregiver Updates for Medicare 2022For the growing number of Millennial and Sandwich generation caregivers, this topic can't wait. Why? Well, if you had a chance to listen...
Jessica Lizel CannonNov 5, 20214 minCaregiver JealousyThe will to care for our loved ones comes from many different places in our hearts and minds, mainly from a place of love and obligation....
Jessica Lizel CannonOct 29, 20214 minCaregiver Sex TalkWell, brace yourself, Effie, I'm going to go there today! Having the sex talk with Mom may not have been as funny as the line delivered...
Jessica Lizel CannonOct 22, 20214 minCaregiver Recognition of DyingDementia is such a broad term to explain well over 100 different ways our brain can deteriorate, causing the loss of basic functions. One...
Jessica Lizel CannonOct 15, 20214 minCaregiver 2.0 Follow-up with Meriam BoldewijnCaregivers are created to fulfill many different needs, and sometimes it is caring for more than one person. Caregivers often do not...
Jessica Lizel CannonOct 8, 20216 minCaregiver Culture DiversityI already knew the one constant thing in life is change, which means we must learn how to adapt over and over. For caregivers, change is...
Jessica Lizel CannonOct 1, 20214 minCaregiver Response to AggressionAs Mom's mixed dementia progresses, I have had to continually adapt to changes in mood swings even when I cannot understand what is...
Jessica Lizel CannonSep 24, 20214 minCaregiver Recreational InterventionPart of taking care of ourselves is recognizing our mental health concerns. When it comes to mental health issues, we are still only...
Jessica Lizel CannonSep 17, 20214 minCaregiver AwarenessSelf-care and gut health has become quite the buzzwords lately. What these words mean to you may be entirely different to me. What about...
Jessica Lizel CannonSep 10, 20215 minCaregiver SpiritualityToday we're going to talk about Caregiver Spirituality with my guest, Samone Smith. Samone, is a dear friend and fellow caregiver that I...
Jessica Lizel CannonSep 3, 20214 minCaregiver End of Life DoulaMany of you know I found myself taking that last statement to heart when I took time off to heal from lower back surgery this past April....
Jessica Lizel CannonAug 27, 20215 minCaregiver Creativity with The Traveling Artist, Erica CurcioAs you care for your loved one, many of you may experience the regular daily routine eventually becoming a bit mundane, uneventful, or...
Jessica Lizel CannonAug 20, 20215 minWelcome Back - Recovery ResumesBoy, do I know that last statement all too well now. After my back surgery, I was unable to take care of myself which forced me to...
Jessica Lizel CannonMay 14, 20214 minCaregiver Restoration and SelfcareSelf-care has become quite the buzzword lately. What it means to one person may be entirely different from another. Regardless of what it...
Jessica Lizel CannonMay 7, 20215 minCaregiver's in the MiddleMany caregivers have endured their journey in the middle while working a career and balancing care for a spouse, children, parents,...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 30, 20215 minCaregiver Hypnosis - Breaking the Stress Brain Loop with Ellen JolleyCaregivers experience what is known as the stress-brain loop but may not be aware of it. This loop is a dangerous routine that caregivers...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 23, 20216 minCaregiver Translation of Dementia & DiseaseThe rise in caregiver needs is more important now than ever before with the challenges caregivers face in our "new normal" around the...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 16, 20216 minCaregiver Gut, Heart, and Brain HealthI'm beginning to see more early morning walkers and runners as the seasons are changing yet again. As I begin to prep flower beds I'm...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 9, 20216 minCaregiver Yoga & the DivineBefore I left the corporate world, I was continually in a mental space of fight or flight from juggling demands around the accounting...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 5, 20211 minShout Out DFWHad the privilege of being featured in SHOUTOUT DFW. Check out the full interview as I tell all about my mission of being The Proactive...
Jessica Lizel CannonApr 2, 20214 minCaregiver HopeCaregivers are created to fulfill many different needs and sometimes it is for more than one person at a time. Often times they do not...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 26, 20214 minCaregiver Family DynamicsRespite care is a great opportunity when a caregiver willingly seeks it out. Often times we end up talking ourselves out of why it's...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 19, 20216 minOur FTD JourneyHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 12, 20216 minCaregiver InvestingHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonMar 5, 20214 minSafehouse TechnologiesHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 26, 20214 minCaregivers Facing CancerHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 19, 20214 minCaregiver DepressionHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 12, 20215 minCaregiver Sleep - Moving into SleepHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonFeb 5, 20213 minCaregiver Sleep Apnea with Dr. Joy PoskozimHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 29, 20214 minCaregivers Home Downsizing PointersHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 22, 20215 minStages of DementiaHello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonJan 15, 20214 minHow is Dementia Diagnosed?Hello Everybody! I am so glad you are here with me today. I am the Proactive Caregiver and I specialize in educating others on how to be...
Jessica Lizel CannonDec 18, 20203 minREPLAY - Caregiver ComplianceHIPPA, Durable POA, MPOA, and Advance Directive are just a few of the various legal forms that every caregiver should have on file and...