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…

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…

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 My client’s husband just turned 90. He has Alzheimers. After a fall and lengthy stay in rehab last winter he has…

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.  …

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.  …

That would be me.  Guess who is not so good at patience? Last week I talked about remaining calm in my recent three-car accident.  Follow up… the other insurance company…

I was driving to my son’s baseball game  on 1-70, going 70 mph.  There was a very long semi, two lanes over and ahead of me. It did not see…

One giant misnomer in aging is that the government will protect us, that there is a safety net.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that is…

If you are actively caregiving - take advantage of support and resources available Many millions of people woke up this morning to take care of loved ones in the US.  …