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Caregiving and Forgiveness: Mom and I Had a Fight
Fighting. Arguing. Not talking. Hurt Feelings. It comes with caregiving. You can’t have a long-term relationship and this level of intimacy without a few squabbles, and even a couple of all-out … more →
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Caregiving and Forgiveness: Mom and I Had a Fight
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wrote 6 months ago: Fighting. Arguing. Not talking. Hurt Feelings. It comes with caregiving. You can’t have a long … more →
What Mothers Teach Their Daughters
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wrote 8 months ago: This Mother’s Day, I’m acutely aware of the lessons my mother taught me. Some are from h … more →
"Who Am I Now That My Mother's Gone?" Mother's Day and Releasing the Grief
wrote 8 months ago: For many, Mother’s Day is bitter-sweet. We try to avoid the fact that our mothers are gone or … more →
"I'm Not Ready to Be a Caregiver...Am I?"
wrote 8 months ago: I’m Carol D. O’Dell, and like many of you, I found myself unexpectedly caring for my mother. It was … more →
"I Feel So Alone," Confessions of a Caregiver
wrote 8 months ago: If one emotion could sum up caregiving, it’s that you feel so alone much of the time. It … more →
When You Don't Like Your Doctor--Get What You Want and Need From the Medical Community
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wrote 10 months ago: Ever found yourself (or as a caregiver for your spouse, mom or dad) sitting across from a doctor and … more →
Should You Attend a Caregiver Support Group, Finding New Friends and Resources
wrote 10 months ago: I have to admit that I didn’t attend a caregiver support group while I was caring for my mom. … more →
Caregiving a Spouse, Why It's So Hard
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wrote 11 months ago: For many of us, caregiving a spouse is in our future. We like to not think about it, or at least ima … more →
Aging and Life: Loving Your Parent (or Spouse) Just as They Are
wrote 1 year ago: Below is an excerpt from my book, Mothering Mother. I wrote it during my caregiving years, observing … more →
Are You Obsessed With Caregiving?
wrote 1 year ago: “No! I’m not obsessed with caregiving–it’s just something I have to do, … more →
I Shouldn't Have Said That! Caregivers and Regret
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wrote 1 year ago: Have you really put your foot in your mouth lately? Were you cruel, sarcastic, bitter–or snark … more →
Dad (or Mom) Walks and Walks: Agitation and Alzheimer's
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wrote 1 year ago: Alzheimer’s is a strange disease. It usually strikes when someone is older–a time in the … more →
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
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wrote 1 year ago: One of the most exhausting and frustrating of caregiving is dealing with medical insurance and Medic … more →
How Can My Parent Act Normal In Front of the Doctor and "Out of It" at Home?
wrote 1 year ago: It’s called social convention abilities, or social response abilities, which means your loved … more →
Caregivers: Are You Ready for an Emergency Evacuation?
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wrote 1 year ago: I have a friend who fled New Orleans a few days ago. He is father, a dad, a son, and a husband. He l … more →
Am I a Caregiver or a Prisoner?
wrote 1 year ago: Caregivers, do you feel like you’re under house arrest? Should you buy yourself an attract ank … more →
Caregiver: Do You Feel Like You're Under House Arrest?
wrote 1 year ago: If you’re a family caregiver, you can feel like you’re staked to your own house. It ca … more →
Is Caregiving Paralyzing You?
wrote 1 year ago: Sometimes stress causes us to come to a complete stand still. I know, because right now my house is … more →
Mothering Mother - A Must Read for Caregivers and Families
wrote 1 year ago: By CK Wilde for 3GenFamily Blog Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memo … more →
