by Michelle Van Loon | May 23, 2018 | Caregiving, General Thoughts
A few weeks ago, I was at a McDonalds PlayPlace with my two grandsons, ages 6 and 11. There were a half-dozen other older caregivers in the room watching the … Read...
by ThePerennialGen | May 21, 2018 | Caregiving
by Barbara Harper My mother-in-law’s health declined rapidly in the nursing home until she reached 90 pounds and became barely responsive. We brought her home to die among loved ones.… Read...
by ThePerennialGen | May 13, 2018 | Aging, Caregiving
by Heidi Hess Saxton I’ll be honest. Tonight felt like a big, fat fail in the parenting department. I’ll spare you the details (or perhaps it’s me I’m sparing), but … Read...
by ThePerennialGen | May 10, 2018 | Aging, Caregiving
by Ingrid Lochamire “Damn it all! What the f— am I doing here?” It’s my dad’s birthday, andI’ve arrived at his assisted living facility with a stocking cap, some warm … Read...
by ThePerennialGen | May 7, 2018 | Caregiving
by Peggi Tustan “The second half of life will be easier. The kids will be grown and independent. I’ll have more freedom to pursue my own interests. I’ll be mature … Read...
by ThePerennialGen | May 4, 2018 | Caregiving
by Connie Gochenaur As I tried to sleep, I listened to my mom over a recently-installed baby monitor, and after several minutes, I heard a few deep sighs as she … Read...