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…
Boundaries and Refreshment
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…
Disarming Sadness and Promoting Joy
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:…
Pain Absorbers
Guest Post by Cecil Taylor As if my wife, Sara, didn’t have enough maladies already, her vision has been disrupted. Weakened eye muscles have caused distortions affecting her depth perception…