Caregivers
Years ago, I was invited to the home of a brilliant scientist, a retired professor in her nineties who claimed that she had never thrown out a daily newspaper in…
Most of us know the importance of an annual eye exam for the purpose of early detection of eye abnormalities and changes in vision. You might be surprised to learn…
“Well, you know, she’s almost 80,” the daughter replied, with the classic wink and apologetic head-tilt when asked how her mother is doing. Too often, we as a society take…
“Cheer up—things can’t be that bad!” How often has a well-meaning observer said something similar to you in an effort to be helpful, and the comment seemed flippant and insensitive…
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…
“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…
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,…
Of 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…
In 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…
One 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…