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How to Get Your Parents to Exercise
When I walked into Mom’s apartment, she was sitting on the sofa with a bag of ice on her arm. Seeing her sitting there looking
We Don’t Choose Eldercare. Eldercare Chooses Us.
When eldercare comes knocking at the door, many people run in the opposite direction; but not you. Just as childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and middle
Caught off Guard? Suddenly You’re a Caregiver: 5 Things To Do Right Now
Out of nowhere comes an emergency phone call. “Come quick. Your mother fell.” Now you are the one who is thrown off balance. Unquestionably the
Do You Hate Getting Older?
I HATE aging for many reasons: The more time that goes by, the more people I love die. And what the heck is going on
Will you help me?
I recently faced the massive task of closing an office and relocating my business to a more convenient, but smaller location. There were stacks of
Taking Away the Car Keys: What Comes After?
If you like to listen to TED Talks as much as I do then you might have come across the lecture by Bran Ferren and his inspiring
Caregiver Tip: Refuse to be Anyone’s Middleman
It’s so subtle you may not even realize that it’s happening. Your sister asks, “How is Mom feeling after her surgery?” Your son wants to
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ROLE REVERSAL
Will there ever come a day when I read the blogs and articles about caring for aging parents when someone does not make the statement
Hospice: You Gotta Shop Around
Like many Baby Boomers, I am experiencing the deaths of close friends and beloved family members at a fast and furious rate. Sometimes the deaths
Curb the Urge to Take Over
Everybody is “right.” You’re right and the person you are caring for is right. No matter what the situation, everybody feels like they are the
Let The Games Begin
I have a very close friend (let’s say her name is Jane) who is an only child of an incredibly domineering mother. A few months
Pinterest: A World of Possibilities
I love Pinterest especially because I love pictures. That’s how I learn. That’s how I think. That’s how I get inspired and motivated. If you