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It's "Mama Peaches and Me" Monday!

WANTED: Volunteered Facebook Community ModeratorsSearching for Volunteered Content Moderators for the new "Mama Peaches and Me" Facebook Community Group which is devoted to encouraging and supporting family caregivers of aging loved one. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  Working with the Administration Team to contribute to creative and engaging posts. Providing an initial review of Facebook Group Members' comments to ensure they meet defined standards. Assisting with ad hoc projects. Offering feedback to the Administration Team to help improve tools, policies, and procedures. The position requires excellent communication skills, as well as resourcefulness, and ingenuity in solving problems, dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision while managing assigned responsibilities. Great opportunity to impact the global caregiving community while connecting with family caregivers and caregiving professionals around the world. All interested individuals are invited to emailed CHANEYspeaks@gmail with their interest and qualifications.

It's "Mama Peaches and Me" Monday!

Here's your Mama Peaches' nugget of wisdom for the week!  Don't forget to share mama's wisdom with others.For more of Mama's timeless quotes and my timely caregiving advice, check out my latest book called Mama Peaches' Hot Slices of Wisdom and find out why social media and everyone in between can't get enough of the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving books!  It's the perfect gift for the holidays.  Available now on Amazon.com!  Get updates on events, caregiving news, inspiration, a list of my current books, and so much more at www.CHANEYspeaks.com.

CHANEYspeaks the ongoing message of caregiving!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of appearing on Channel 9's "This and That" Show in Chattanooga TN with the host, James Howard.After the airing of the show, I received a called from a local faith-based organization inviting me to speak in January. Yes, CHANEYspeaks is a voice for caregiving and proudly conducts live events, training, workshops, lunch & learns, and keynotes for faith-based organizations, corporations, healthcare facilities, and hospitals.  So, I am looking forward to getting more speaking opportunities in 2018. For more information, visit CHANEYspeaks.com or email CHANEYspeaks@gmail.com.Many thanks to Channel 9, Margie Scott, James Howard, Amanda Ellis, and the good folks at the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce.  For your holiday reading and gift-giving pleasure, don't forget the award-winning "Mama Peaches and Me" caregiving books which are available on Amazon.  If you are in the Chattanooga, TN area, please invited to visit the local Barnes and Noble to purchase your signed copies.  Many thanks to those who purchased one or both of my Mama Peaches Caregiving Books for the holidays. Please enjoy your Mama Peaches journey and feel invited to leave a review on Amazon.  Beleive it or not, I am already working on the next Mama Peaches and Me book release due for release in the Fall of 2018.  Stay tuned and watch for many exciting updates.

It's "Mama Peaches and Me" Monday!

Here's your Mama Peaches' nugget of wisdom for the week!  Don't forget to share mama's wisdom with others.For more of Mama's timeless quotes and my timely caregiving advice, check out my latest book called Mama Peaches' Hot Slices of Wisdom and find out why social media and everyone in between can't get enough of the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving books!  It's the perfect gift for the holidays.  Available now on Amazon.com!  Get updates on events, caregiving news, inspiration, a list of my current books, and so much more at www.CHANEYspeaks.com.

CHANEYspeaks The Voice of Caregiving!

Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the amazing Teepa Snow, along with some of the best caregiving speakers and experts at the 2017 National Caregiving Conference in Chicago, IL.  I had the best time reuniting with my caregiving community and meeting new contacts.  Hats off to the event's planning team for an outstanding job.For those who attended my caregiving workshops and panel discussions, thank you!Many thanks to those who purchased one or both of my Mama Peaches Caregiving Books during the conference. Please enjoy your Mama Peaches journey and feel invited to leave a review on Amazon.  Beleive it or not, I am already working on the next Mama Peaches and Me book release due for release in the Fall of 2018.  Stay tuned and watch for updates.

It's "Mama Peaches and Me" Monday!

Here's your Mama Peaches' nugget of wisdom for today!  Don't forget to share the thought.For more of Mama's timeless quotes and my timely caregiving advice, check out my latest book called Mama Peaches' Hot Slices of Wisdom and find out why social media and everyone in between can't get enough of the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving books!  It's the perfect gift for the holidays.  Available now on Amazon.com!  Get updates on events, caregiving news, inspiration, a list of my current books, and so much more at www.CHANEYspeaks.com.

Ten “Must-Know” Caregiving Blogs

When the call of caregiving sounds, life doesn’t slow down giving you time to learn how to care for someone you love.  In short, family caregiving can be one of the most challenging life roles one can perform. One of the best tools for learning include connecting with past and present caregivers as well as industry professionals.  We are highlighting caregiving blogs with extremely helpful resources and people who will help you navigate successfully through your caregiving journey. Below is a list of our ten "must know" online caregiving blogs:1.   Aging in Place Technology Watch is under the leadership of Laurie M. Orlov, a tech industry veteran and elder care advocate. The blog features market research and thought leadership, analysis, and guidance about the technologies that make aging in place possible. Caregivers will gain insight into the tools that can assist you in caring for your loved ones. 2.   The Caregivers’ Living Room is a blog by Donna Thomson. The author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Life of Caregiving, Donna Thomson is also a speaker, consultant, advocacy trainer, and blogger at The Caregivers’ Living Room. Thomson’s posts cover everything from quick and easy meal ideas and recipes to empathetic caregiving.3.   The Caregiver Space is a non-profit online community that includes the people and resources you need while you serve as a caregiver. Blog posts include caregiver stories, tips for caregivers, a section for family and friends of caregivers, and posts covering tools for caregivers.4.   The Caregiver’s Voice is designed to serve caregivers for people with dementia. Brenda Avadian, award-winning speaker, author of nine books, and U.S. News & World Report HEALTH writer, founded The Caregiver’s Voice in 1998 while caring for her father with Alzheimer’s. The blog covers topics pertinent to caregiving such as aging in place, dementia, elder care, independent living, and memory loss, among others.5.  Daughterhood is written by Anne Tumlinson. It features great advice and tips about caregiving, benefits, and well-being. Tumlinson has extensive experience in policy and research and is on a mission to share her knowledge and experience with everyday caregivers. 6.   Caregiving.com is a web based community for caregivers to come together and support one another. Support comes through blogs, community posts, courses, podcasts and more. 7.   CHANEYspeaks.com is my site, based on the same concept as the Mama Peaches books— my experience and wisdom learned from my caregiving journey. The site has stories, links, and more resources for caregivers.8.   eCareDiary Blogs, a web community, is based on the founders’ experiences as caregivers for their parents who lived with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Type II diabetes, and dementia. eCareDiary also is a source of help for families offering online tools, expert content, and resources like their articles.9.  EldercareABC Blog is an online community for caregivers of aging parents, designed by caregivers of aging parents. The blog is about being connected so that caregivers have access to a caring, supportive group of people dedicated to helping you.10.   Transition Aging Parents helps caregivers be proactive, learn to navigate a crisis or change, and be a parent’s advocate. Dale Carter’s blog, Transition to Aging Parents, features posts covering categories such as health, housing, relationship building, safety, and enabling technologies. As someone who served as a long-distance caregiver for her mother and now as a caregiver for her husband, Carter has first-hand experience with handling the demands of caregiving.This is an excert from my new caregiving book called Mama Peaches Hot Slices of Wisdom which is now available on Amazon.  Mama Peaches’ Hot Slices of Wisdom is part two in the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving book series. Read along as Mama dispenses her timeless truths, giving you a boost in your day, a smile on your face, and an uplift to your soul. Hot Slices of Wisdom also provides practical caregiving tips, as well as must-have resources allowing you to manage your time effectively, reduce stress, and save money. Mama Peaches and Me caregiving book series is here to rescue your day with just-in-time laughter, inspiration, and the motivation to move forward in your caregiving journey.  These resourceful books are now available on Amazon. Remember, for inspiration and caregiving news you can use, like or follow our informational Facebook page.

It's "Mama Peaches and Me" Monday!

Here's your Mama Peaches' nugget of wisdom for today!  Don't forget to share the thought.For more of Mama's timeless quotes and my timely caregiving advice, check out my latest book called Mama Peaches' Hot Slices of Wisdom and find out why social media and everyone in between can't get enough of the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving books!  Available now on Amazon.com!  Get updates on events, caregiving news, inspiration, a list of my current books, and so much more at www.CHANEYspeaks.com.

Caregiving Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

CHANEYspeaks, Inc. celebrates its official business and new caregiving book launch during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 27th.  The event was sponsored by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, LAUNCH Chattanooga, Kingdom Majesty International Ministries, and Barnes & Noble.CHANEYspeaks the voice of caregiving!  We offer solutions to address the knowledge, resource, and support gaps experienced each day by nearly 44 million family caregivers in the USA.  We offer caregiving live events, workshops, training, blog, bi-annual newsletter, consultations and online classes for caregivers, family and the community.  For healthcare facilities and hospitals we offer worshops to trained healthcare employees to become more sensitive to the needs of family caregivers, as well as continue education credits.   For faith-based organizations, we provide caregiving ministry workshops.  To find out more about our services, please contact us today at CHANEYspeaks@gmail.com or visit our website:  www.CHANEYspeaks.com.

It's "Mama Peaches & Me" Monday!

Here's your Mama Peaches' nugget of wisdom for today!  Don't forget to share the thought.For more of Mama's timeless quotes and my timely caregiving advice, check out my latest book called Mama Peaches' Hot Slices of Wisdom and find out why social media and everyone in between can't get enough of the award-winning Mama Peaches and Me caregiving books!  Available now on Amazon.com!  Get updates on events, caregiving news, inspiration, a list of my current books, and more at www.CHANEYspeaks.com.