Caregiving, family, and the holidays; all emotional words depending on one’s perception of combining all three together. For some caregiving is an emotionally draining act. For others being with family during the holidays (or any time during the year) stirs up... Read more
Aging parents view their adult children as just that – children. Many see a son or a daughter as the 16 year old they were many years ago. Suggestions offered by adult children relative to care for parents often fall on deaf ears. After all, since when does a... Read more
The Benefits of Resilience in Caregiving and In Life Resilience is a learned skill that allows us to “bounce back” when things don’t go our way; a flat tire, an argument with a family member, a parent or loved one who refuses help, an unexpected medical... Read more
Caregiving Demands: The Never Ending “To Do” List By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG How often do caregivers feel that they are constantly running from place to place with a never ending to do list? A list of “to dos” that is rarely completed while an aging... Read more
Caregiving: Generational Issues Challenge Discussions Every generation uses the phrase “kids today” with a tone of disappointment. After all, the generation in which we were born is always the greatest. It’s those that come after us that we see as the... Read more
Caregiving Decisions: When No Choice is Ideal There is no perfect time to make caregiving decisions, especially when no choice is ideal. Unexpected situations, misinformation, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry, fearful, stuck between a rock and a... Read more