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Family Caregivers: Save Yourselves!
Family caregivers are wired to put other’s needs before their own. That stress could be costly. It may be time to save yourself read more
Romance or Friendship? At 91, it’s both
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the young. Romance and friendship both play important roles when it comes to senior companionship. read more
Fearless
I typically look forward to a new year with excitement and anticipation. But, as 2015 came to a close, I found myself with one overwhelming feeling: fear. I’ve finally come to realize that being a family caregiver isn’t a single-minded focus. We are family caregivers, but we play other roles, too, like spouse, friend, mother/father,… read more
Warning: Caregiving Could be Hazardous to Your Health
It took a near-disaster on a brisk November night to get my attention and make me realize that good caregiving intentions can easily turn into risks. You can push your luck only so far. I could call this post Part 2. If you read my blog last month, you know my 91-year-old dad had a… read more
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
Every time my phone rings, flashing a number from my hometown area code, I hold my breath. You know the feeling. If there’s a senior out there counting on you, calls from home often mean trouble. When my 91-year-old dad moved into independent living in my hometown 170 miles away, the care community really wanted… read more
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