No prescription medication can take away loneliness or the feeling of isolation. There may be no words that can make an elderly or ill person feel better, but non-verbal connections, such as a kind touch, can make an elderly person feel as though you care in a way that words, or even deeds, cannot. Often, [...]
The Boomers, most of us know, are the children born after the Second World War and before 1965. World-wide optimism at this time resulted in a huge jump in the birth rate and this had far reaching effects which we are feeling now as these babies are now our aging population and we are scrambling [...]
Mom’s wishes My Mom said she didn’t want us, her four children and husband, to tell her friends that she was on hospice care. She didn’t want them worrying or fussing over her. We asked her what she would like us to do for her funeral. She said, “Don’t go to any trouble, just bury [...]
Being a Family Caregiver So here you are, caregiver to Dad. Or Mom. Or even Auntie Eunice. You never thought you’d do it. You’re not quite sure you want to even now. But here you are. Well done, you. Give yourself a really big pat on the back, or get your Mom, your dad or [...]
When Families Disagree About Caring for Elderly Parents Along with the stress involved in caring for an elderly parent, there is usually conflict between family members regarding how things should be handled. It helps if everyone can identify not only potential sources of conflict, but ways to deal with those conflicts in a calm and [...]
It’s Never Too Early to Start the Conversation: Talking to Parents About Their Changing Needs Article By: Karen Henderson “If you don’t want to talk about this, or if you can’t, maybe you could just pray for a tornado to hit your parents the day before they get sick.” Shlomo F. Kreitzer, a retired psychologist. [...]
“It Helps to Talk” There is so much to talk about when we consider the complexities of aging, and caring for ourselves and our parents around these matters. Sharing our own experiences is the most effective tool for coping. And hearing other people’s stories offers a direct route to what we need to know and [...]
