Birds of a feather
My Aunt Betty came to live with me when she found it hard to manage on her own. She had never married because she had been her elderly parents’ caregiver.
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A wicked sense of humour
My granny and I were very close. I loved how her feisty attitude and quick wit made everything fun.
Driving Me Crazy
I am so worried for my Dad. He is 83 and still driving. How can I persuade him to give up driving? It would be safer for him and everyone in his town.
Fries with that Will? Part Six
Unlike Powers of Attorney for Property, a POA does not grant “continuing” authority.
Lifts and transfers: Thoughts for caregivers
When the person you care for is unable to easily move from the bed to the chair, or on to another surface, you may be asked to provide assistance. This can be a high-risk activity.
My silver-haired dad
My father was a bachelor until he met my mother, who was much younger than him, at quite a late age. They married and I was born a year later.
Fries with that Will? Part Five
Advance directives require some specificity if they are to be enforced.
Do you work out of town and worry about your aging parents?
When caring for a parent or aging loved one becomes more of a burden than a joy, what do you do?
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TRAINLOAD JACKSON’S STORY: Gratitude
My grandfather passed away a few years ago after a brave battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In his prime, he was a tall, strong man who could move a washing machine or refrigerator without batting an eyelash.