caregiving

Most of you know that I’ve been helping to take care of my mom since her stroke 30 months ago. Those first few months were nothing short of horrendous. I didn’t know the stress I was under nor did I know the signs of caregiver burnout. According to AARP, as many as 41 million of us are caring for our adult family members. It’s not a role I ever planned for so I was completely …

Caring for an elderly parent can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging responsibilities. As I learned firsthand while caring for my mother, this role comes with emotional, physical, and financial demands. I hope sharing my experience will provide guidance to others navigating the path of caregiving for elderly parents, especially those planning to care for them at home. Finding a Caregiver for an Elderly Parent can bring new emotions and a new set …

It’s taken me a long time to write this post. I generally write about happy things – mainly my happy places. But writing is therapy for me. So as difficult as this is, my mother’s story needs to be told. So many people are looking for help with aging parents and I was quite suddenly, thrown into this mix. Often, when I’m writing a blog post, I talk into a recorder and tell a story …