What It’s Like to Watch a Loved One Die
I worked in ICU for five years and witnessed many deaths. Often, patients would suddenly go into cardiac arrest, and despite all our efforts, we could not resuscitate them. But…
I worked in ICU for five years and witnessed many deaths. Often, patients would suddenly go into cardiac arrest, and despite all our efforts, we could not resuscitate them. But…
Guest post by Judy Hollaway When my mother was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, an additional crisis would rock our world. Our oldest sister—her primary caretaker —was struck by a vehicle…
Both my parents took tumbles at one time or another as they aged. Fortunately, they never sustained serious injuries, but that’s not always the case. Falling may be the greatest…
Guest post by Lori Carol Maloy I remember when the signs of dementia in my mother-in-law could no longer be ignored. I was working full time, raising teenagers, and suddenly…
Guest post by Cecil Taylor At the age of 25, my son Austin stepped in as primary caregiver for his great aunt and great uncle. Their caregiver son had passed…
Guest post by Susan Fink When a caregiver or the person being cared for is feeling disheartened, it can be for a myriad of physical and emotional reasons, such as:…