Caregiving: A Legacy To Be Proud Of
Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write an article...
Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write an article...
At some point during your caregiving journey, you may find yourself in a rut. The awareness may come with a birthday, a change in...
Dear Carol: I’m crushed and uncertain how to move forward. My wife, 74, has spent years battling cancer with some success and a reasonable...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting care facilities. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged, listless seniors...
A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “ When I...
Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years, my paternal...
Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and concern, but...
Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually identify the...
The mission of hospice providers is to help people live their last months or weeks of life in the most comfortable, dignified, and satisfying...
Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking or eating...