Being a caregiver is stressful work. There is no doubt about it. The constant worry, emotional fatigue, interrupted sleep patterns, and the general hustle and bustle of care giving can cause a lot of stress. While we can’t often change our care...
As you may know, my father was admitted to the hospital this past Tuesday. Some of you may also know that I signed up to take a ballet class last night. Why on earth would I be excited to take a dance class while my father is lying in a hospital bed?...
Recently I asked members of Twitter and Facebook to tell me what was the best thing that they had done to make their care giving role easier, better or more rewarding. While I wasn’t that surprised by their answers, it was reinforcing to know that many of the...
I have read many articles about preventing falls in the aging population. In fact, I even wrote one myself. Keep the floors clear of clutter; wipe up spills immediately; install hand rails where appropriate; position furniture so that elders can easily navigate...
From time to time, I receive the following story in an e-mail. It’s a very touching story, whether true or not, which reminds us that the present moment might be the LAST moment that we will spend with a loved one. It’s just a reminder to make every day...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe-Eosmk6oE[/youtube]Today got off to a FAST start at 6:30 a.m. when my father walked out the front door yelling “where are you guys??!”. He wanted “to give the boys some money” . Thankfully, we have an...