The H-Word (or Why I Haven’t told the Whole World my grandma’s on Hospice)
Hospice. The utterance of “hospice” typically unleashes a wave of alarms that pulses through a
Coping with Caregiving
Growing as a person, dealing with conflict and grief, and getting the support you need
Needing a break is like having to pee
“Gotta go! Gotta go! Gotta go right now!”
Caregiving Survival Skill: Throttling your G.A.F. level
When you’re in the throes of caregiving, it is easy to become overwhelmed. With so
You Have to Pay Someone to Do That?
After taking my grandma to church with almost perfect attendance for almost three and a
Most Memorable #Caregiving Moments of 2019
I’ve painstakingly and lovingly gathered the most memorable moments of last year for you. Check
It doesn’t feel good to guess.
Two words that could save you a lot of grief: Advanced directive. I’ll be honest.
Whose responsibility is it, anyway?
Millions of Americans contribute unpaid labor in America every single day. 43.5 million to be
That Mom Feeling
For a while now, my grandma has referred to me as “Mom.” Not directly TO
Everyday with Alzheimer’s is like the Wizard of Oz, Part II
Oh yes, Alzheimer’s is like The Wizard of Oz. Our loved ones can spin off
Everyday with Alzheimer’s is like the Wizard of Oz
Oh yes, the Wizard of Oz is just like Alzheimer’s. The entire time, Dorothy is