Sharing wisdom that comes from parenting our parents
Life not meeting our expectations would seem to be more of a rule than an exception, though one might be hard pressed to find evidence of this in current society. All the wailing and stamping of feet fueled by social media access certainly does a great job of amplifying the disappointments. While obnoxious, all of …
Whether alone or with the support of friends and/or family, caregiving is a lifestyle that demands attention. I did the group care thing my first time down this road, but as I am finding, the experience of managing the demands of caregiving by yourself has a decidedly different flavor. Caring Together Photo by Andrea Piacquadio …
While not a rule (we are notable for a diversity of skills and attitudes), caregivers are more often made, than come equipped for the job. Stepping out of a comfortable role as a family member, only to hit the ground running in a leadership role, is quite the change. As we become leaders in our …
Caregiving is great at pointing out the impermanence of thingsā¦ whether you were interested in being confronted with such lessons or not. Lots of things have endings. Movies, meals, and books all have finite boundaries that we accept when beginning any of them. Seeking out the adventures contained within such activities provides us with the …
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