Is Your Loved One Buried in Trash?
I was listening to a talk radio show the other day – the one that features the somewhat controversial female non-medical doctor who is an advocate of stay at home moms but in my opinion not so sympathetic of our elderly population. (Perhaps that has something to...When To Celebrate Exhaustion
In the field of social work, one saying sums up the professional approach to assisting others: Meet the client where (s)he is. And when I am called upon to consult with a family caregiver, I most often find her at the end of the proverbial rope. A stroke, a diagnosis...Fireworks and Elders: Perhaps Not a Good Match
Happy Fourth of July week-end to all of you! I hope that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday. As part of our holiday festivites, along with the family barbecue, many of us will be attending fireworks displays or, in places where they are allowed, launching off a...Why Lady’s Slipper Orchids Make Me Cry
The Lady’s Slipper orchids bloomed in my garden 2 weeks ago. And now they are gone. This is the second time that they have bloomed since they were planted and each time I see them it is a melancholy experience. You see, the Lady’s Slipper orchid (genus...Doctor’s Appointment? Go With Them! – a Reader’s Response
Hi everyone. This is a response to an article I had written in a recent newsletter called “Overcoming Communication Issues Between Doctors and Seniors”. Greg is one of our dear readers who has cared for his 81 year old mother for many years. As a...Connect With Me
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