Many of my posts lately have been about mom and adjusting to living with her again while taking on the role of full time caregiver. I've shared how this is really hard, but I also need to … [More...]
Safety
The Conversation Caregivers Dread the Most – Convincing an Elder to Stop Driving.
An objective third party can help. Giving up driving is a tangible loss of independence for your elder. It’s no wonder they resist the … [More...]
What Help is Available for Mom in a Disaster? Where Can I Find Up to the Minute Information in an Emergency?
What state and county services need to know about your seniors needs in a national emergency? Given the record number of floods, fires, … [More...]
Family Dynamics
I never promised mom… Then why do I feel so guilty?
When your head knows it’s the right decision, but your heart is breaking. One of my promises to myself when I became mom’s caregiver is that I would never promise her anything unless I was 100% sure I could … [More...]
Thank You. Two Words That Mean The World To A Caregiver.
“Caregiving is hard, even on the good days when it brings happiness. It requires commitment, dedication, determination and time.” First Lady Rosalynn Carter As someone who has been a family caregiver for seven … [More...]
Language Matters in Caregiving.
That includes what we tell ourselves. If you know my work, you know how much I object to the term “Parenting Your Parents.” I object because language carries intent and bias and we don’t even realize it. The words … [More...]