Thoughts From an Elder on Being Worthless
A friend of mine received the following letter from an 80 year old friend of hers. Because of its message, we thought it was important to share. “Dear Kendra, We are very sad about our granddaughter and her husband. Her name is Jessica. She was our lst...Caregiving Contracts – Is it fair to accept $ for the care of a loved-one?
According to Geoff Bernhardt, an elder law attorney in Portland, Oregon, a recent article in US News & World Report states that “more than 50 million family members provide more than 300 billion a year in uncompensated care to family members.” This...He Went To The Party and Never Came Home…….
I attended a class on dementia this week given by our local Alzheimer’s Association. It was a very informative class and I was priviledged to sit close to a lovely senior lady whose husband suffers from dementia and now lives in an assisted living...Guilt – One of the Most Common Emotions Experienced When Caregiving
Guilt is an almost inevitable part of caring for aging parents. Whether it’s the feeling of not providing enough care, having to restrict the use of automobiles, or power tools for safety reasons, leaving the house without the elder, exchanging angry words when...Connect With Me
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