Love Never Fails
Guest post by Katy Gloudemans In the quiet of the hospital room, my father’s voice resonated, leading our family through the rosary. He sat by my mother’s bedside, tightly gripping…
The Right Decision
Though I’d always hoped to keep my dad in his own home, moving him to assisted living looked more and more appealing. His house was paid off, but the cost…
Caregiving: Don’t Try It Alone
Guest post by Gretchen Huesmann “Mom can’t keep this up,” my sister informed me. My heart sank at her words. I lived three states away from my mom who was…
Dancing with Dementia
When my mom became ill, we eventually learned she had normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that can mimic dementia. Once doctors inserted a shunt that drained the excess fluid in…
Both Sides of the Coin
Guest post by Lori Vober At the age of twenty-nine, everything changed for both me, my husband of almost five years, and my parents. While at work, I suffered a…
A Little Push
My dad was six foot seven. As he grew older, back pain became more and more of an issue, especially when he walked very far. His balance also began to…