Jane, you are a real champion. Nicole is fortunate, not only to have you for a Mom, but to have you as her caregiver. Good for you for organizing those records, too. I spend some hours last night revamping and […]

Bob, you’re doing all the right things. I’m so sorry to learn that Adele has taken a turn for the worse. I pray that you will both keep believing for the best, and making peace with each day as it comes. Know that […]

Good for you, Meryl! Wise choice. You need to take care of yourself. You are worth it, and you deserve it. And you’re absolutely right… if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to care for your Mom. […]

Bless your heart, Pegi. I can’t imagine how torn you must feel with so many burdens and responsibilities. It sounds like your Mom has had a wonderful life and that you have a great relationship with her. What an […]

Hi Jane,
I can feel your anxiety and worry. You’re not just a caregiver, you’re a mom, too. Worrying comes with the territory.

I know Nicole has a competent team of doctors on her case. In your journey down […]

Oh my… I cannot even imagine! But then again, yes I can…

I am so sorry that they put you through that, especially so soon after losing your husband. My heart goes out to you. And you’re right. Your hubby […]

Welcome back, RM. It’s good to see you. I’ve been AWOL for awhile too and just popped in as well. Careful… don’t burn up on “re-entry!”

Bob, you carry the double load of expriencing the system from both sides. It can’t be easy, knowing in advance (as a social worker), what you’re up against. God bless you — and your wife. I’m so sorry about your […]

Bette, you are in my prayers. You did everything you could possibly have done, and you did it with grace, dignity and strength. You honored your mother, and inspired us by sharing your journey. May the Lord […]

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Staggering. But then, we already knew that, didn’t we?

I don’t know where Janet is located, but her husband’s doctor should be able to write a prescription for home health care for him. My mother, also on Medicare, was able to receive visits from the home health care […]

As always, so much wisdom from you, Bete. such a sense of stability and peace. For some of us, it’s one week at a time, for others one day at a time, for some, one hour at a time… and for some, one minute. […]

Aimee, I feel your pain. Perfectionism is such an insidious thing. It’s manufactured to keep us in bondage. But we don’t have to be perfect. God already knows we’re not, so it’s not like it’s a surprise to Him. We […]

Bette, Denise is right. You are the best gift your Mom could ever receive. And G-J was right too. Take pictures. You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Hugs and blessings to you.

Dana, you are an amazing caregiver. I so relate to your description of the many details that go into every moment of your caregiving day. What others take for granted is no longer available to us. And it’s okay to […]

Yes, the curling analogy is wonderful! Good to know that someone among us still has their wits about them to make such an observation!

Your calm, rational approach to the “quality of life” discussion is […]

Bette, how wonderful that your children are growing and thriving… and excelling! in the midst of the circumstances with your Mom. You have an amazing family. You’ve done an awesome job with your Mom AND your kids!