The Lost Weekend
My husband and I had just checked into the hotel where we would stay for three nights when one of our sitters called. “Something’s wrong with your mom,” Joan said.…
Anticipation
Guest post by Lettie Kirkpatrick Whisman “What do you think you do well as a caregiver? The question was asked by a discussion leader in a caregiver support group for…
Living in Peace
My ninety-six-year-old mother-in-law, Fairsee, had lived alone for more than forty years. Feisty and independent, she didn’t want to move in with us. And truth be told, it wasn’t on…
Powerless Caregiving
Guest post by Lana Christian “What ifs” about loved ones becoming critically ill or permanently disabled aren’t on a new bride’s radar. As an already-veteran healthcare worker, I prided myself…
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.…