Caregiving
CategoryCaregiving: Mistakes We Made with My Father
If we had a ‘do-over’ there are definitely things I would change about caring for my father Leo in his final illness, mainly in the last t..
Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities — A New Resource Guide
How Caregiving Brings out Your Best Self
We were really moved by this video segment from the PBS Newshour where Tracy Grant, Managing Editor of the Washington Post, describes how..
The Benefits of Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager: Our Experience with My Mother
When my mother Janina suffered a stroke, we had the invaluable help of a Geriatric Care Manager to organize her care at home. We worked w..
A Bittersweet Season— An appreciation of Jane Gross’s seminal book on caregiving
We basically have a caregiving section on the blog because of this book. Jane Gross presents the issues that she and her brother encounte..
Three Tips for Visiting a Nursing Home
If you are not accustomed to visiting a nursing home or rehab facility, it can be an awkward and bewildering experience. Whether your lov..