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.…
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…