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Tag Archives: caregiving
When Fraility Arrives
Recently, David Sedaris wrote an article about his family, in particular his elderly father, who fell on the eve of his 95th birthday party. When family arrived he fell again and was disoriented, so he was admitted to a rehab … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, elderly, health, older adults, parents
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A Matter of Perspective
I know a woman and her adult daughter who have always been close and who say they love each other deeply, but who can’t seem to get along. The mom is in her eighties and has moved into an independent … Continue reading
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Tagged adult children, aging, caregiving, elderly parents, Family, older adults
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Caregiving: Imperfections and Opportunities
I recently read an article by Next Avenue writer Chris Hewitt about Bob Morris’ book Bobby Wonderful: An Imperfect Son Buries His Parents. The book is an account of Morris’ involvement with his elderly parents towards the end of their … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, elderly parents, gratitude, older adults
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Conversing With Dementia
I recently read a Next Avenue interview with Jonathan Kozol, author of the memoir The Theft of Memory: Losing my Father One Day at a Time. Jonathan’s father Harry, a psychiatrist and neurologist, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in his late 80s … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, dementia, elderly parents, identity, older adults, parents
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On The Ladder of The Generations
I spend most of my time staying with my mother, who is 89 years old. She functions pretty well in her own house, preparing her own meals, dressing without assistance, and doing her laundry. She doesn’t drive or use a … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, disability, elderly, elderly parents, older adults
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Mom On Her Own
When my dad went into a nursing home on June 4, it was the first time that he and my mom lived apart in their 68 years of marriage. Mom was exhausted from caring for him. I expected she would … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, change, elderly parents, older adults
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“Can You Spare Me a Dime?” Getting Ready For the Journey.
My mom and I were my dad’s primary caregivers as dementia gradually chewed at his mind. I helped them in their home for almost two years, until, at last, my mother made the difficult decision to have dad admitted to … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiving, dementia, dreams, elderly, Family, older adults, parents
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Interview: Caring for an Elderly Parent
As discussed in a previous post, in 2012 39% of adults in the U.S. served as a caregiver for an elderly family member. The numbers of caregivers are expected to increase as the population ages. I sat down recently to … Continue reading
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When Caregiver Guilt is Excessive
In an earlier post I wrote about guilt felt by caregivers. I noted that feelings of guilt are appropriate when they result from having done harm or failing to meet one’s responsibilities. In many cases, though, feelings of guilt aren’t connected to an … Continue reading
The Reluctant Caregiver and Agape
Several weeks ago, Paula Span of the New Old Age blog wrote about “The Reluctant Caregiver.” She’s referring to someone who is providing care for someone in need of help but provides the care grudgingly rather than willingly. She cites … Continue reading
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Tagged agape, aging, caregiving, older adults, parents, relationships
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Beyond Halfway 