Our parents, in their death, offer us the gift of another birth. In receiving that gift, we come to embrace life fully–with all its mystery and humanness, conflict and resolution, joys and sorrows, separations and meetings.
A parent’s death can shatter us, leaving lifetime scars, or it can shatter our limits sense of our selves, opening up our world into new dimensions.
Adult day care centers, also known as adult day services, have been providing a form of respite for caregivers for more than twenty years. Learn more about this form of respite and what you need to know before placing your loved one in a program.
Various forms of respite care for caregivers of those with alzheimer’s and other dementias.
It is important to alliviate pain because otherwise it can lead to physical and psychological difficulties. Article discusses options of pain management at home.
One woman’s experience of the caregiving process and the important lessons she has learned.
Information for caregivers on maintaining their energy, vitality and spirituality.
Ensure the safety of the loved one and others by making sure that the care receiver is capable of safe driving. Talk to the loved one about taking the drives test and whether driving is what he really wants in his condition.
A mother caring for a child is a natural instinct. This author describes her feelings and situation in caregiving for her mother.
We all have them, and regardless of whether we do or don’t like them, they seem to remain with us.
Mid-life may be bring unexpected challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be in control of your life. In fact, if you’re not, then something or someone else is.
Caregiving is not the end of living. it is a lesson and a cross in ways for us because we are forever changed. This author talks about dealing with life after the loss of a loved one.
