Author and family caregiver, Patricia Jean Smith shares a funny story about life's "odd coincidences" and the similarities between her aging self and car.[...]
Gingerbread houses! How the Koll family continued finding joy after Kathi's husband Don suffered a paralyzing stroke. Her approach is awe-inspiring and funny.[...]
Article Excerpts on Loneliness and Health, Social Security Myths, Alzheimer's Stigma, Retailers that Make Shopping a Struggle for Family Caregivers[...]
“A Memoir of Life, Love, and Caregiving” for a loved one after a paralyzing stroke. Kathi Koll lived the dream for six years with her real-estate developer husband befo[...]
My Mom loved to travel. As I became older, I caught the travel bug, too. My next trip with my husband was paid in full and booked for May. We were going to see lighthouses on the G[...]
Guest article by Florrie Munat A 2015 report by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving found that 43.5 million Americans provided unpaid care for a relative or friend during[...]
Karen Miller’s mother suffered a massive stroke at age fifty. “My mother’s stroke caused paralysis on her right side and took away her ability to speak. Also, she[...]
At Death’s Door brings to life the end of life. Many of us remain unaware of the important issues families face near the end of life. What does a DNR/DNI entail? What are the leadi[...]
James McKillop, husband and father of four, was awarded the MBE by the Queen of England and received an honorary doctorate degree.* Before being bestowed with these two honors, he [...]
John Roche cared for his mother in his home for the last ten years of her life. He admired all she’d been through – strokes, paralysis, and raising three children, most[...]
Caregivers’ Use of Language Impacts Care Recipients Guest Article by Carole Mulliken A series of strokes landed Don in a very nice nursing home. His guardian sister who lived[...]
