Little Did He Know
Guest post by Diana Derringer In light of recent events, Mom and I discussed difficult decisions ahead. Although exhausted, her voice brightened when she threw in a question. “Did I…
When They’re NOT Depressed
“Mr. Kirk, we’re painting birdhouses today. Would you like to join us?" “No.” More than once, the staff at the assisted living center where my dad spent the last two…
Gray for a Day
A sign at our local library advertised a workshop called “Gray for a Day.” It sounded intriguing until the presenter promised to age us. I told her I didn’t need…
The Right Equipment
In caring for my parents and then my mother-in-law, we used all the typical and non-typical medical equipment, from walkers and oxygen concentrators to lift chairs and bedside commodes. But…
Adapt
When I was five, I traveled into the countryside with my mother and grandmother to visit an elderly lady for her ninety-second birthday. Though she was only related to my…
Just Laugh
On an outing for my mother-in-law’s 80th birthday, we were laughing over some silly thing. My mother-in-law said, “I like to be around people who laugh. If you can’t laugh,…