The Silver Lining in Caregiving
Guest post by Loretta Eidson I almost fussed at him. But I’m thankful those feelings of frustration didn’t spew from my mouth. Weariness, exhaustion, and lack of sleep had me…
No Regrets?
Rayna Neises wrote an excellent book entitled No Regrets about caring for her dad. But I wonder, is it possible to have no regrets? I cared for my mom for…
Help!
My caregiving season began with my mother’s return home after brain surgery and three months in a skilled nursing facility. Though fine cognitively, my dad had serious health problems himself…
One Size Does NOT Fit All
Nowadays, people tend to think that if you’re caregiving, your loved one must have Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s and other dementias are growing more common, especially as medicine advances and baby…
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…
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…