Oh, My Aching Back, Part 2
In my last post, I talked about the strain taking care of a loved one can put on our muscles. Even pushing a wheelchair can trigger a backache, especially when…
Ask the Expert
Guest post by Jonna J. LeVan I took a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief. I was feeling accomplished. That’s when my phone rang. “Blake is crying.…
Oh, My Aching Back!
When I was in nursing school, our instructors taught us good body mechanics, techniques to keep us from straining our backs. I put their teaching into practice when turning and…
Common Thread
Guest post by Alison van Schie Toward the end of my career in social work, I began working with the elderly as a certified caregiving consultant, specifically with caregivers of…
Simple Pleasures
My mother-in-law had the best seat at our dining room table. From her spot, she could see through the bay window straight up the hill lined with houses on either…
Walking Our Son Home
Guest post by Sarah B. Hampshire “Can I buy a new pony toy? That cloud looks like a swan. Can Dad record the songs I want at my funeral?” Our…