Caregiving takes a lot of time. Even if you had spare time to daydream in the first place, it’s probably gone now. However you must give yourself a mental break once in a while. The following list is intended to make you think back to a simpler time in your past, and possibly one in…
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By Madison Hill The New Year is notorious for bringing cold weather conditions. I usually just grit my teeth and bear the cold with a few (million) complaints here and there. For mom, however, the cold presents some serious chilly-challenges. This winter, I’ve found that with a little bit of proper preparation, I can conquer…
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By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com Last week, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) wanted to interview me about some caregiving issues. We chatted a bit about the article she was writing and she got some quotes. During the talk, we bonded. As Nancy talked, she described the turmoil she is facing as her parents age. …
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While the video below is not of the quality we would like, we found it to be both humorous and touching and well worth a look. SANDWICHED? Many daughters who are caregivers also take care of their own young children. This is known as “The Sandwich Generation.” For information, click here. Buy Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s…
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by Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com Nearly everyone involved in caring for aging loved ones is experiencing grief. Often, however, we’re not aware of this grief. We have a parent who used to be strong and capable begin to ask for a little assistance. No big deal, right? We’re happy to help. But underneath, often unnoticed, there’s…
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AgingCare.com When the family member we are trying to care for is impossible to please, it’s often because of long-standing family dynamics. I’m not talking about someone in intolerable pain, or someone who has little control over their brain because of dementia or Alzheimer’s. In those cases, we often need to get the help of…
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By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com In the 1970s, there were ongoing debates about whether a woman could balance a family with a career. The discussions centered on being a good wife, mother and employee. The question seldom posed, in those days, was how, besides being a wife, mother and career woman, could a woman also…
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By Carol Bradley Bursack, AgingCare.com As far back as breast or formula feeding, most of us learned that a sweet taste meant care and comfort. As we grew into more grown up foods, we generally learn to equate certain goods with comfort. Our parents picked up on these foods and would offer them as treats. …
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