Emotional Effects of Caring for An Elderly Parent

by Pamela Wilson   | Oct 16, 2020 | Family Relationships & Conflict

Emotional Effects of Caring for An Elderly Parent The emotional effects of caring for an elderly parent can feel like a heart-wrenching tug of war between caregiving and self-preservation. COVID-19 continues to change human interactions. Families are struggling to... Read more

Tired of Caring? Why Saying No To Caregiving is Easier Than You Think

by Pamela Wilson   | Jan 14, 2020 | Family Relationships & Conflict

Tired of Caring? Why Saying No To Caregiving is Easier Than You Think ​Tired of Caring? Tired of Life? Just saying no to caregiving is a daydream of stressed caregivers for elderly parents and spouses. Until one has walked in the shoes of a caregiver who is tired of... Read more

Caregiving Blog: What to Do With Stubborn Elderly Parents

by Pamela Wilson   | Jul 25, 2019 | Family Relationships & Conflict

What to do with stubborn elderly parents—especially when parents don’t see themselves as being stubborn? Some say being stubborn is a generational trait of elderly parents. Elderly parents have done the same things year after year using the same habits. Why change... Read more

Caregiving Blog: Becoming A Caregiver for An Aging Parent

by Pamela Wilson   | Jun 28, 2019 | Family Relationships & Conflict

Becoming a caregiver for an aging parent may be a relationship that you accept but may not want. The role of caregiving for aging parents is unexpected. Caregiver responsibilities grow overnight. A previously stable, happy, life becomes fraught with frustration,... Read more

Starters for Difficult Conversations

by Moin   | Jan 26, 2019 | Family Relationships & Conflict

Interview with Dr. Susan Heitler, Clinical Psychologist (podcast 10:29 playing time) Click the Play button below to listen:         Return to Family Relationships & Conflict Category Page Return to All Category Page Subscribers Click Below to... Read more

Caregiving Blog: 6 Tips to Initiating Caregiving Discussions With Aging Parents

by Pamela Wilson   | Oct 2, 2018 | Family Relationships & Conflict

Initiating caregiving discussions with aging parents can be challenging. As an adult child, you may have attempted and failed. It’s time to try again with these proven tips. Initiating ongoing discussions about needed care and related concerns supports positive... Read more