Tag Archive: aging parents
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown,... Read More
Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if... Read More
Hospice Care: Dealing with Family Conflict
When a loved one has a serious illness, it is natural for family to gather to spend time together and... Read More
The Selfless Act of Self-Care
When caregiving for a loved one who is seriously ill or nearing death, taking care of yourself often falls to... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 3: Hearing
Hearing is a degenerative sense, meaning that it naturally deteriorates with age. The tiny hairs in our ears (called stereocilia)... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 2: Touch
A tight embrace from a loved one. The soft warmth of a newborn baby on your chest. The soothing comfort... Read More
Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 1: Vision
It is no secret that eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. The age-old trope of a grandma with thick-lensed glasses... Read More
Lunch & Learn: Options for Senior Living – October 5
Options for Senior Living: My parents want to stay in their home, but will that work? When your parents’ care... Read More
Long-Distance Caregiving
Providing care for a loved one that is not close to home can be difficult. Fortunately, long-distance caregiving is not... Read More