Yes, those of us over fifty, sixty, or even seventy, earn perqs of aging. The following were shared by one who knows with one who’s lived long enough to earn these perqs. 😉 [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice reviews a love story by Dale L. Baker. Her book, More than I Could Ever Know – How I Survived Caregiving highlights the ups and downs that is the [...]
Remember what our parents taught us? LIFE is about learning lessons as we go along. Often times, our teachers are our elders. But what about those moments when young people–c[...]
How to find help if you are caring for a loved one during any stage of a serious illness Guest article by Diane E. Meier, MD If you are caring for someone with a serious medical co[...]
On Mother’s Day this Sunday, do more for your mom than just send flowers, says the National Association of Areas on Aging in Washington, DC. Call Mom To really see how Mom is[...]
Be STRONG enough to stand alone, SMART enough to know when you need help, and BRAVE enough to ask for it. I don’t know who to credit for these three lines of advice, but thes[...]
Inspirational Guest Blogger and Caregiver, Lynette Wilson Juul, writes: Before becoming an in-home caregiver, I worked the night shift for two years at a small assisted living faci[...]
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There are times when we move swiftly through the days of our lives without ever considering the answer to, “Where did they come from?” After becoming a caregiver for my[...]
“I want to go home,” says Norrms McNamara who lives with dementia. Guest post by Norman McNamara We have all heard people with Dementia say it, “I want to go home[...]
We’ve all witnessed the following scenario at some point in our lives: A beloved pet dies. A goldfish. Perhaps a hamster. The desperate parent, trying to spare their child th[...]
WE DID IT! We had a successful BOOK LAUNCH for Eric Riddle’s and my newest book entitled, STUFFology 101: Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter. Am I proud? Ya’ betcha! (Tha[...]
