Let's start with the definition. What is gaslighting? It is a term tossed around frequently these days, usually in the...

Say what? I don’t want a legacy of caregiving. I hear you, you did not sign up for this.  Most...

Perhaps you have heard 1 in 3 of us have or will have cancer in our lifetime. Given that, it...

A funny story about pacemakers and church name tags My client’s husband just turned 90. He has Alzheimers. After a...

If you know caregiving is coming in your family, likely for a parent, it may be best to gather interested...

If you know caregiving is coming in your family, likely for a parent, it may be best to gather interested...

That would be me.  Guess who is not so good at patience? Last week I talked about remaining calm in...

I was driving to my son’s baseball game  on 1-70, going 70 mph.  There was a very long semi, two...

One giant misnomer in aging is that the government will protect us, that there is a safety net.  I hate...

If you are actively caregiving - take advantage of support and resources available Many millions of people woke up this...

The number of self-identified LBGTQ seniors (which does not count those closeted) is expected to double by 2030, from 1.5...

There are a lot of misnomers about this federal program. I want to share some facts about it for my...

My son and I climbed the Manitou Incline last week.  This was a perfect situation to observe mine and other...

Let’s get real. Caregiving can be exhausting. It can wear you down. Give this a try. It takes *5* minutes...

Caregivers do you consider yourself pretty rational most of the time?  Maybe once in a while you lose it and...

Many people think after someone has died they can no longer stay connected. It may seem impossible - not true...

Most of us do not like to ask for help or ask for anything for that matter. Some people think...

“You snuck out, I know where you went…” Often times spouses of dementia patients get accused of theft, infidelity, or...

Dear Caregiver -  What if I am all sales-y and pushy?? No one likes that.  I avoid going to car...

Below is a list of things you will likely encounter. It may be helpful to think about them now.  You...