It’s time to HAVE THE CONVERSATION about End of Life. It’s about time. It’s about time we okayed The CONVERSATION, and held it. You know, the one about how we…
Adult Children of Seniors: Advocating for the Sandwich Generation
It was 10:40 a.m. on a normal Tuesday. I was about to exit the parking area from a medical office building adjacent to a local hospital. While at a stop sign,…
Senior Care: Plan, Prepare Now for Bathroom Safety
January is recognized as National Bath Safety Month and it’s time to bone up. Since I am forever lured by a catchy headlines I found this topic did not disappoint: Danger Lurks In…
Adult Children of Aging Parents: What Grandmother Won’t Tell You on Your Holiday Visit
A Primer for Adult Children of Aging Parents or “I Won’t Let You See Me” Here is what you won’t see when you visit me: a cluttered home, unsafe walkway,…
Caregiving for Seniors? Our Gift Certificates Are Practical & Effective!
Caring for a family member who is aging or dealing with chronic disease just got easier. During the holiday season conversations begin among the elders, Adult Children and their siblings,…
Daughters Do the Caregiving: A Curmudgeon’s Perspective
The title of the study summary read “When Parents Need Care, Daughters Carry the Burden: Brothers often pass on responsibilities to sisters, research contends.”
The curmudgeon that I am about such topics I nearly always read them to feed my curmudgeon-ness.
Elder Care Advocacy: Capturing The Essence In A Logo
As a small business owner I am often asked about my company logo. Folks will comment about the ship, the sporty or nautical influence or will notice where it appears. They ask about how the logo came about or where I got it. How does it relate to elder care advocacy?
Wait To Worry: How to Deal With Anxiety
Notion or Social Theory? The person you see in the next lane while driving, the one talking excitedly into her phone might just be me. I’ve just heard a remarkable…
Our Parents’ Wellbeing: How Do We Really “Gnow?”
How do we really “gnow” our parents are OK? That’s right, GNOW. Gnow is our cross between knowing and that gnawing maybe-I-should-look-into-that feeling. Gnow is our word to reflect “knowing +…
Your Professional Advocate is ‘The Explainer’
A Cry for a Professional Healthcare Advocate My work as a Professional Advocate is often guided by a single phrase in a story I read about healthcare service delivery. Within…