Caregiver Support

I attended an event this past week where a published author asked me to share a bit about my blog before offering up some thoughts on the type of book I might write related to my chosen topic of elder care.  “I think a book that compiled a number of uplifting stories related to caregiving [...]

Welcome to week #2 of my nine week countdown of the caregivers’ bill of rights discussed in Jo Horne’s book Caregiving: Helping An Aging Loved One.  Last week I revealed that you have the right to take care of yourself.  Yup — that’s right, people.  We’re talking earth-shattering news here. For those of you still [...]

The message below was sent to me recently by an adult daughter caring for mom.  I’ve decided to post it in its entirety because I think it illustrates so beautifully the uphill climb that caring for an aging parent can sometimes feel like. Those of you who think you’re alone in your exhaustion (and in [...]

Twelve years ago I was a social work intern charged with running a voluntary support group for male teens recovering from drug abuse.  The setting was a small, outpatient mental health clinic and I was worried that no one would show. But slowly, and to my great surprise, they did show.  What’s more, the members [...]

Are there moments when caregiving makes you want to scream? Any number of things related to caring for your aging parent can cause you to feel like you’re at the end of the proverbial rope including: your relationship with your parent elements of your work life/family life which are separate from, but inextricably linked to, [...]

A few days ago, someone typed these words into Google and landed on my site. Without knowing anything about the circumstances that led her (or him) to begin a search with such an incredibly powerful statement, I’m almost certain that (s)he speaks for some of you. And while this isn’t the kind of sentiment that [...]