Because a vast majority of those being cared for are elderly, a large number represent Veterans of past World Wars. The author reflects on the needs of war Veterans and makes a request to relieve the loneliness of those we love.
As our parents age roles often reverse or take on new meanings. Here are issues to consider when caregiving for a parent or elderly person including ways to gain insight into the status of your loved one.
Loneliness is an inescapable part of being human. The sense of being left out, isolated, misunderstood or abandoned are all part of what a care-giver can feel. Suggestions on how to overcome this sense of loneliness are given.
