by Kaiser Health News | Apr 10, 2018 | Reviews |
We’ve all seen it happen: An older friend or family member retires, is diagnosed with a serious illness or loses a spouse. Suddenly, this individual’s world is altered, sometimes seemingly beyond recognition. He has reached a fork in the road; will he get stuck or...
by Guest Author | Jan 15, 2018 | After Caregiving, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Meaning, Grief |
I never would have imagined that I’d be nostalgic for the worst days of my life. In my husband’s sickest days I just kept moving. The easiest moments were when I was on auto-pilot. Just keep going. Do what needs to be done. Check check check. When I wanted...
by Bob Harrison | Aug 28, 2016 | Baby Boom Generation, Because of Annie, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving |
June 9th, 2012, while sitting on the steps outside my back door, having what many folks would call a pity party over the loss of my wife Annie, two years previously, I discovered a little treasure in the rough. When you’re alone, grieving, lonely, it’s...
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