A letter to the author’s parents describing his appreciation for all the gifts they have given him, especially life. Now he simply asks for them to accept his gifts as lovingly as he accepts their gifts to him.
Have you ever given much thought to dignity? Yours? Someone else’s? Respect for your loved one’s dignity? Here is one woman’s effort to maintain the dignity of her husband.
Is there a subject more difficult to talk about than death and dying? Especially your own? I can’t think of one. Yet it can be and awesome and rewarding experience.
A time comes in your life when you finally get it…when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out – ENOUGH!
Do you know someone that is a caregiver? The next time you are tempted to say: “Let me know if there is anything I can do to help” – don’t just say it – do something. Some simple suggestions of how you can help are provided.
One woman’s experience of watching her parents go from “young elderly” to “frail elderly.” She makes a commitment to show them on a regular basis how much she loves them.
Being a long distance caregiver is a tough job but with a little creativity – it can be a good experience for all of you. Here are suggestions of how it can work for you including how to start Round Robin Letters for your family.
Caregiving often disrupts the harmony of a family, especially when the “patient” could be considered an emotionally “toxic” elder. Here are some suggestions on how to cope with a difficult loved one you are caring for.
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 caregivers, you are extremely busy. The Internet is a life support system for so many caregivers. Ms. Mitchell urges caregivers to take a risk and explore all the internet has to offer. Read more on where links are located.
From experience, the author suggests ideas on how to make a wheelchair more practical and exciting for the wheelchair bound.
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.
