Nov 28, 2018
Judith was living and working on the West Coast when her parents' health declined, requiring her to return to Florida to be able to assist with their care. As a result of her family caregiver experience, she wrote a handbook which offers invaluable information to other family caregivers that she learned the hard way.
Nov 21, 2018
This (image in show notes) was hanging in the elevator at the assisted living facility my Mom spent the last 2 years of her life in. I thought it was appropriate for today's post. When your parent's are no longer alive, the holidays are different. But I'm grateful. They both instilled in me a love of family and time...
Nov 17, 2018
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I wanted to let you know a couple of things. Did you know that ~9 million seniors in the United States struggle with hunger? That's one in six; and that one in 4 live alone? I talk today with Ellie Hollander, the President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. The organization...
Nov 7, 2018
Connie Gropler was an RN with nearly 2 decades of experience, when she became a caregiver for her Dad and a support system to her Mom and the rest of her family. As her Dad began to deteriorate physically, she found herself lacking that support system from the medical community caring for her Dad. She doesn't blame...