3 Things I Learned About Aging While Serving as My Father’s Caregiver
My father passed away almost 2 years ago at age 97. Much to our chagrin, while in his eighties he was still climbing on his roof to clean the gutters and he shoveled snow. I suddenly found myself in the role of caregiver when he unexpectedly caught pneumonia at age...Taking Care of Yourself as You Assume the Role of a Caregiver
According to AARP and the National Caregiver Alliance , the average caregiver is a 49 year old woman caring for a 69 year old relative. In addition to being a caregiver she is married with her own children and is working. The study says the caregiving role lasts an...
Come Into My Room and Sit With Me – a poem by Peggy Raulie
Peggy wrote this poem some years ago when she realized that visitors to loved-ones in various stages of decline did not really know what to talk about with them. Lots of people lose touch with their friends or family when they become ill or infirmed. mostly because...
Plan Ahead Now for the Next Few Months
It’s hard to believe it’s already October. Every month will now bring occasions to plan for and celebrate. Frankly, I just about hyperventilate when I read the posts on Facebook about how many Mondays until Christmas! I really don’t want to hear that! What I want to...Connect With Me
As Seen in O, The Oprah Magazine and excited to be serving my 4th year as a brand ambassador for them.
