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 remind myself and my readers, why I am willing to to this work. This is another of dads missive's from the "Letters To Our Daughter" series. It made me laugh and reminded me of how much I … [Read more...]
The Hardest Caregiving Lesson To Date: It’s not always about me.
I wonder what other lessons are on their way. Full disclosure here. I’ve been mom’s full-time caregiver since December 30th. That is ten days, seven hours and 14 seconds. I knew it would be hard. It’s one of the reasons I avoided it for as long as possible. I even know it is not forever since we will be getting hourly help during my working hours and eventually mom will be … [Read more...]
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Caregivers and Care Recipients
Are you struggling to decide on what to buy your elder for the holidays? I am. Mom is almost 90 and let’s face it, doesn’t need much. Fortunately, Elizabeth Miller of the Happy Healthy Caregiver, spends hours each year compiling a gift guide with unique ideas for family caregivers and their care recipients. It’s a great place to start and it may spark a unique idea of your … [Read more...]
Why Do Institutions Make The Bereavement Process So Painful?
"We need to make the grief process a humane, kind one for everyone who mourns and everywhere they mourn — the bank, the workplace, the community." True and insightful words from colleague and friend, Denise Brown, founder of the Caregiving Years Training Academy. Denise, like many of us, is a caregiver for aging parents. She began helping them after her father’s bladder … [Read more...]