Dad was angry. Fist bangin, Marine-cussin, jerk-away angry. All the time. At everyone and everything. He was angry because he couldn’t seem to do anything the way he wanted to;…
The Emotions of Caregiving – Father and Daughter
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…
Good Gifts For The Elderly
Gift Certificates and Home Audits are often a holiday focus for seniors and their families. It’s been a busy couple of weeks! Now that we’ve explored Gifts for Seniors: our…
Changing Holiday Traditions
This time of year we may find ourselves among folks who are experiencing pain or are in transition, perhaps due to the death of a loved one. We know those…
Gifts for Seniors: How NAVIGATE NC Serves Seniors and Their Families in NC
Gift Certificates and Home Audits are often a holiday focus for seniors and their families. It’s been a busy couple of weeks! Now that we’ve explored Gifts for Seniors: our…
Adult Children of Aging Parents: Seasonal Conversations
The Adult Children of aging parents are in action. It’s TWEEN TIME. “Tween Time” designates the time between Thanksgiving and any other holidays families observe. And observe they do. They…
Holiday Gift Guide: Consummate Your Gift of Purpose
Consummate Your Gift of Purpose For those who enjoy giving tangible items this list is for you! Make sure your purpose is in concert with the message the gift sends.…
Holiday Gift Guide: A Gift of Time
Gifts for Seniors: Designate Your Gift of Time Holiday gift-giving for senior friends and relatives can be challenging. There may be special considerations due to a health issue or living…