by Guest Author | Mar 19, 2019 | Caring for a Parent |
“We’re keeping an eye on it.” I knew my mom had an ongoing gynecological issue that was being ‘monitored’ by her primary care physician, and I was content to hear her standard answer whenever I’d ask what her doctor said about her condition after her yearly check-ups.... 
by External Article | Nov 2, 2016 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Parent, Death & Dying |
[W]hat should we do when a parent expresses a wish to die? Listen carefully, experts say. Respond calmly, and be sure to let your loved one take the conversational lead. “The first thing is to be curious,” said Dr. Susan Block, head of the department of psychosocial... 
by Guest Author | Oct 24, 2016 | Art, Caring for a Parent, Generation X |
Having lost a grandfather to Alzheimer’s years ago and witnessing my grandmother’s role as a caregiver become more and more necessary during his progression, I was inspired to write a piece from the viewpoint of a caregiver. Our hope is that the song can... 
by External Article | Oct 16, 2016 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Parent, Grief, Housing, Millennial Generation, Planning, Sandwich Generation |
The stroke affected the right side of her body and because it occurred on the left side of the brain where language is, she is also suffering from Aphasia, which affects her verbal communication. I switch 12-hour shifts at the hospital with my father. I massage her,... 
by External Article | Mar 13, 2014 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Care Work Library, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for a Parent, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Housing, Interviews, Long Term Caregiving, Millennial Generation, Occasional Caregiving |
My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago. After an extended stay at the hospital and stints in two different rest homes, my mom brought him home to care for him herself. She did this despite warnings that it would be too much for her to handle—even... 
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