It was an awkward situation to say the least, more so for my husband’s grandmother. But I often think about that moment and wonder how long it took her to get the nerve to even ...
What Information Should You Be Sharing or Receiving From Your Loved Ones?
We found my mother-in-law sitting in front of the computer with tears running down her face. Had there been any updates on Dad? He was in a nearby hospital while doctors ran tests to see ...
Is Your Loved One Living Their Best Life?
Clark was 68 when he went to what he called ‘a dark place’ after reality set in that he would need help the rest of his life. He’d recently been hospitalized for a severe leg ...
Start the Conversation of Late Life Care – 5 Tips to Get You Started
It all happened so fast for a friend of mine. His dad was in his early 70s and worked his whole life as a successful CEO of a company. He finally retired to enjoy life ...
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Stop You From Living – It’s Not A Normal Part of Aging
September is Pain Awareness Month Wincing I watch my 75-year old uncle walk around his kitchen, slowly and cautiously. The image of the man I see is not the same as the one who danced ...
4 Tips to Help You Be the Best Caregiver for your Aging Parents
Women especially have been caring for people all their lives – spouses, children, aging parents, friends, but often, caring for themselves isn’t part of that equation. Anne Tumlinson said it well in her Daughterhood blog, ...
6 Reasons Home Care Is Not Enough
Where’s the bumper sticker that reads: ‘Adult child on board.’ Something that alerts others that the driver is stressed out, lacks sleep from excessive worrying, and is trying to juggle the lives of those aged ...
5 Tips for Tackling Tough Senior Conversations on Aging
You want to spark your aging loved one’s life but how? Every time you bring up needing a little extra support or senior care services, they are adamant they don’t need it. Homespire Life Care ...
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