Room to Breathe
I am not a grandparent—yet. But my daughters are talking about having children, so when I came across the quiz “Are You...
A Compassionate Recipe for Change
For many years I facilitated grief support groups for a local hospital. People grieving the loss of loved ones came to share...
Living in Harmony
Some of us are lucky enough to know early on what we want to do with our lives—and patient enough to know that it’s never...
What I Get Paid to Do
I work as a celebrant for one of the oldest funeral homes in Seattle. I remove bodies. I do cremations. I assist and participate...
New Leashes on Life – Fostering Senior Dogs
I had never thought about fostering an older dog until I opened an urgent email from English Springer Rescue America. They...
Healthcare Decision Ahead? Advice From a Sleuth
As a private investigator and former newspaper reporter, I've spent years digging through spending reports, inspections,...
Navigating Long-Term Care Support
Most of us know that we are likely to need some type of assistance, whether at home or in a nursing facility, as we age....
Build in Breaks from Caregiving
I’m a caregiver for my husband who had a stroke more than a year ago and a recent heart attack. When asked how we are doing,...
Using Employee Leave to Care for a Loved One
At some point in our lives, most of us will be a caregiver for someone we love. It might be a spouse who is recovering from...
Protecting Your Marriage While Caring for a Loved One
One of the greatest challenges family caregivers say they face when caring for an aging loved one is protecting their marriage....
