Medical Advancements—Better Every Year
In 1970, my grandfather suffered a heart attack on the way home from a trip out West. He was stabilized at the hospital, but medical protocol at the time stipulated…
Another time, another storm . . . and darkness
Guest post by Barbara Ragsdale First the lightning. A brilliant, jagged streak across the sky. Then thunder like Thor stomping through the heavens. Torrential rain swept down the street. And…
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…
Transitioning Care Is Still Caregiving
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…
Fear of Falling
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…
Just Keep Moving: A Caregiver’s Gentle Wake-Up Call
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…