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…
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…
The Soul Remembers
Guest post by Mandy Grant A long time ago, I worked on an Alzheimer’s unit. Something that always amazed me was how many of the residents forgot their own names—but…
Discovering Grace after a Broken Promise
Guest post by Sherri Mercer When Dad was diagnosed with cancer, the fine print of his insurance policy turned my world upside down. In-home care was not covered. My parents…
From Laments to Lookouts
Guest post by Kathryn Cox “Chaplains are non-denominational,” the speaker on hospice services informed us, “and they are trained to deal with people of all beliefs, not just Christians. I…
Where Do I Turn?
At a recent writers conference, I met a psychiatrist who often ministers to caregivers as well as their family members. “I have several resources I offer caregivers,” she said. “I’d…
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