Gaslighting at the doctor’s office
Let's start with the definition. What is gaslighting? It is a term tossed around frequently these days, usually in the context of a relationship. Basically, it is when someone manipulates…
Legacy of Caregiving
Hand holding a poster What is your legacy.
Say what? I don’t want a legacy of caregiving. I hear you, you did not sign up for this. Most of my clients did not. When “forced or obliged” into…
Statistics report: 1 in 3…
Colorful cancer ribbons as Health symbols for all types of cancers with copy area
Perhaps you have heard 1 in 3 of us have or will have cancer in our lifetime. Given that, it would be helpful to learn to talk about cancer in…
A funny story about pacemakers and church name tags
pacemaker cell x-ray image
A funny story about pacemakers and church name tags My client’s husband just turned 90. He has Alzheimers. After a fall and lengthy stay in rehab last winter he has…
Start Hard Conversations Early
Shot of a mature man and his elderly father sitting on the sofa at home and having a chat
If you know caregiving is coming in your family, likely for a parent, it may be best to gather interested family members in person or on Zoom to plan ahead. …