Predicting the Future
A very good friend of mine died yesterday. Although the news was stunning, it was not totally shocking. She had endured some significant...
Reflecting on 15 Pounds
Have you ever seen Gone with the Wind? I think I learned everything I know about the Civil War from watching the movie and reading the...
Obtaining Key Info
When you start to get involved in the care of your challenging elderly loved one, accumulating key information might take a little extra...
Managing Paperwork
One of your first tasks in the process of caregiving is getting a handle on the paperwork: bills, bank statements, tax assessments,...
Who's Going to Do It?
How many times over the course of a year do you write out a check, pay off a charge card balance, or make a bank withdrawal for literally...
Let the Adventure Begin!
Welcome – this time for real! After much tweaking, agonizing, hesitation, and procrastination, the time is now to put myself and this...
Welcome!
Hello. My name is Jan, and if you are reading this, then that means you are looking for some guidance in caregiving your elderly loved...