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Caregiving conversations

Elder Care and Advocacy: Kitchen Table Advocacy

Nancy RUFFNER
January 3, 2022

Of all the kinds of advocacy that occur in the world, there is one function that I hold dear. I call it Kitchen Table Advocacy. It’s labeled Kitchen Table Advocacy…

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Elderly Care: Crafty Lead-Ins For Potentially Difficult Conversations

Nancy RUFFNER
December 28, 2021

Elderly care in my state (NC) has been a growing concern, as NC is aging faster than the national average. In our original blog, posted in 2017 we were telling…

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Tips for Talking

Nancy RUFFNER
December 20, 2021

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 mind it…

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THE TUG TO TALK: It’s your job

Nancy RUFFNER
December 13, 2021

You know the feeling. The one you get when you hear or read something that simply nails it? I experienced that feeling just this week.  While planning some seasonal posts…

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What Grandmother Won’t Tell You on Your Holiday Visit- by Grandma

Nancy RUFFNER
December 7, 2021

“I Won’t Let You See Me”, a primer for adult children of aging parents. Here is what you won’t see when you visit me: a cluttered home, unsafe walkway, stuff…

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Tween Time: Seasonal Conversations

Nancy Ruffner
November 29, 2021

The Adult Children of aging parents are in action. It’s ‘TWEEN TIME’. ‘Tween Time’ designates the time between Thanksgiving and any other holidays that loved ones gather to observe. And…

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How to Start An Important Dialogue With Aging Parents.

Nancy RUFFNER
November 16, 2021

It’s a conversation no one particularly wants to have, let alone initiate. There is one question many children and their aging parents would rather not ask or think about:  What’s…

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Caregiving, Caregiving conversations, Senior Advocacy

The Nutshell: A Story of the Gifts from Advance Directives

Nancy RUFFNER
April 7, 2020
The Nutshell: A Story of the Gifts from Advance Directives

This is the story of a family tradition that quite literally became “the gift that keeps on giving”. This is how my family handled important communication, especially wishes contained in…

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Conversations in Caregiving: The healthcare industry wants to talk with caregivers

Nancy Ruffner
December 21, 2017
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,…

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Caregiving Conversations: Tips for Talking

Nancy Ruffler
December 9, 2017
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…

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