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Guilt Trip
I’m on a guilt trip. And it doesn’t look as though there will be an exit ramp any time soon. As our parents grow increasingly frail and dependent, guilt is a road I often travel. If I head into a weekend too tired to make the 170-mile trek to see my 91-year-old dad, I’m regretful.… read more
My sister won't help take care of mom
Sibling rivalry is at hand when it comes to taking care of mom. Mary gives some tips on what should be done. read more
Mom is not interested in learning to do things for herself
Michelle's mom is not interested in learning to do things for herself. Mary gives some advice as to what Michelle should do. read more
The Glory Days
Our parents certainly were not glory hounds. But I’ve discovered that remembering, celebrating and even memorializing their big life events is, well, a big deal for them. Who doesn’t love going back to a time when life was a little sweeter and better, at least in our memories? My mother-in-law’s glory days were her 35… read more
Fiancé's Mean Mother
Stacie helps her fiancé care for his mother. The problem is that Mom is downright mean. Mary Maxwell chimes in to give Stacie some advice. read more
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