How Humor Can Help Us as Caregivers
We usually don’t use the words humor and caregiving in the same sentence. One could easily argue that caregiving is not very funny. However, humor can be a secret and wonderful coping mechanism to rely on at times when laughter does not seem like an option. I was my...
When Career and Caregiving Collide
When MSNBC and NBC News anchor Richard Lui’s 80-year-old father, Stephen, gave his traditional opening prayer at the Lui clan’s annual Christmas dinner in 2013, the blessing was noticeably different from those he’d offered before. The prayer was shorter than...5 Ways to Reframe the Way You See Your Caregiving Role
Caregiving is difficult but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a burden if you don’t let it. We have caregivers with multiple ways of looking at their experience in our private Facebook support group. This post from Sixty and Me by Anthony Cirillo, shares...
2 Easy Quickbread Recipes to Make When You’re in a Hurry
Herb and Cheese Quick Bread (originally found on Food.com) The original poster stated that this recipe came from a restaurant next to her old office building. When they sold the restaurant, the gave out the recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 T...
When a Parent Wants to Die
After a day of classes at a nearby college, I rode the city bus home to where I lived with my parents. I turned the key in the lock and walked through the front door, clutching my books. Mom’s authoritative voice rang from the living room, “Will you bring me a razor...Connect With Me
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