Caregivers
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, as the old adage goes. The saying sounds odd in today’s culture, but its meaning is quite applicable as we…
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“There is a road from the eye to heart that does not go through the intellect.” – G. K. Chesterton Are you as intrigued as I am that newborn humans…
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Recently I had the unnerving experience of losing my balance and falling while hiking precariously close to the edge of a deep gorge. Fortunately, there was no serious physical injury,…
Read MoreOf all the challenges that can be observed among family caregivers of an elderly parent, there is none so intriguing and complex as that of family dynamics and their potential…
Read MoreIn an earlier blog post, we established that respite is essential for caregivers who want to remain strong and healthy. Depending on circumstances, this respite is likely to come in the form…
Read MoreOne of the more interesting things to me about the phenomenon of caregiving is that every situation is unique, and yet its participants often share important characteristics. For example: They…
Read MoreSeveral years ago I was delivering a workshop for family caregivers when I noticed someone in the audience crying. It didn’t seem appropriate to proceed without at least acknowledging this…
Read MoreAs caregivers, we want to provide the very best possible care for our loved ones. Often, though, we can fall into the trap of being the sole caregiver, convinced that…
Read MoreActually, there IS no substitute for sleep! Ironic, isn’t it? Some of the things that make us better caregivers are the very things that are in short supply because of…
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