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…
Thankful Thursday with Mama
Guest post by Karen Allen The pandemic brought many challenges and disadvantages, but for my mom and me, it created something new and rewarding—Thankful Thursdays. During the pandemic, I saw…
Indispensable
As primary caregiver, I kept things running smoothly for my parents, who both had multiple health problems and limited mobility. Mom could no longer cook or keep house due to…
What If
Guest Post by Mary Ann Featherston I knew today was going to be difficult. I had a hard time sleeping last night because I kept thinking about the what-ifs. What…
Not in Control
Sometimes it seems as though one strange disease process leads to another. My mom had already been diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope (which caused her to pass out if she stood…
Surviving Demands of Caregiving
Surviving the Demands of Caregiving
Guest post by Jen Baylor We all know that caregiving can be a demanding role. My first caregiving experience was as a paid caregiver, starting at three hours a night…