I was a guest blogger as invited by Nancy Loeffler on her website Being With Grief. Innocently enough, Nancy had simply posed the question of her readers to ask about…
Holiday Traditions- an Unexpected Rumination
Advance Directives for End of Life Care: Gifts to Give and Receive
If there was a way to get something you want and give a gift at the same time, would you consider it? An Advance Directive for end of life care achieves…
Elder Caregiving is Like Spinning Plates
In Elder Caregiving, “Spinning Plates” is a State of Being Do you remember plate-spinning? Those of us who were lucky enough to grow up with the magic of the circus (or…
Caring for Senior Parents: When is the Right Time to Ask for Help?
When you are caring for senior parents, how do you know the right time to reach out for support? Our answer: The best time to call is when you call.…
Eight Steps for Protecting Seniors As New Medicare Cards Go Out
Protecting seniors (either yourself or others) from financial fraud is an ongoing concern in this technological age. The need for vigilance against it increases this month as the Centers for…
7 Small Gestures That Have Big Impact for Caregivers
Do you know caregivers who need an encouraging word or a listening ear? I don’t know about you but when I was mired down with caregiving and stressed beyond belief,…
Conversations in Caregiving: The healthcare industry wants to talk with caregivers
Do you see us, America? Do you hear us, are you reading our message? We are gently trying to shift your focus this time of year, build safety in caregiving,…
Caregiving Conversations: Tips for Talking
It’s safe to say that we all may have tricky caregiving conversations with loved ones ahead. It may be an informal chat, an important discussion or, in your book, it…
Caregiving Challenges: How to Find Resilience for Overcoming Resistance
Can any one responsible for caregiving relate to this? I was, as one of my best friends puts it, “feeling kind of puny” that day. I was tired. I had…
Senior Advocacy: Caring Conversations Across Generations
For everyone, but especially those of us working in the field of senior advocacy, intergenerational communication is a big concept. Bigger than I thought. I had my thoughts provoked (love…