Caring Connections Blog

Our internet is the most powerful tool we have today. Embracing it, being purposeful in how we use it, and working to bring our connections offline can make it a great place to make some friendships. Embrace it Innovation in tech moves at the speed of light. It seems every other day there’s some new […]

There are lots of places we all can take advantage of to brighten our days. From the quiet shelves of the library to the rich culture of our museums, take a deeper look into the less spendy offerings around you. Libraries Libraries, as rare secondary spaces in our lives, are underrated for all the things […]

Loneliness is not only for characters in our tragedies. As your parents retire, or your siblings start leaving the state, you might notice it in them too. We can feel powerless to help, but there are things we can do to make it easier. When you’re together Sometimes you are nearby, but that doesn’t feel […]

Loneliness can be an active danger to our health. So how do we stop it? Changing how we think, starting slowly and purposefully, facing people honestly, and getting to know ourselves are some possible first steps Why is loneliness bad? Loneliness can be a physical danger to your health. You are worth taking your health […]

Wanting your parents to feel happier is admirable. Here we’ll discuss some good steps to helping them out. Focusing on their relationships, what they do all day, and keeping them sharp both physically and mentally, are great starting points. Begin by changing the question. Happiness is temporary, and hard to give someone again and again. […]

I can’t tell you exactly how to feel fulfilled. But, by looking at what makes others feel fulfilled, and science, we can make a path there. Being aware of your needs and actively working to do what makes you happy is worth the effort. What even is fulfillment? What would you put on your gravestone? […]

Not having a community can hurt us in many ways. There are a lot of natural barriers to building one yourself, but there are some things you can do to create connections. Community loss is hard Having community allows us to have better lives. The loss of it hurts us. Community is what makes humans, […]

Is something keeping you from being in the moment? From feeling as happy as you think you should be? You might have a single, big worry, many little ones, or a scattering in between: all of these are important to notice, and important to work with. “I’m just a little worried” Worry isn’t an uncommon […]

Boredom can be surprisingly easy to miss. But it can be a check engine light that something might be wrong. Paying attention to it, and make some changes to enrich your life even further. Am I bored? Have you been playing solitaire for three hours? Or maybe listening to a book– but you don’t remember […]

For ease of access, we dumb ourselves down for a lot of forms. But I know you & I aren’t that simple. Hi there, full human being! I see that you’re complex and unique. However, could you please fit yourself in this box for me? To create your simple & easy profile, you just need […]

CaringConnections started when we saw the need in our own homes. It’s continued as a way to support seniors in their lives, and to allow them to stay in their own homes. Emotional support and intellectual stimulation are often missed as we grow older.  CaringConnections is here to provide a solution. Where did it begin? […]