As we get older and our children venture off on their own, the relationship can begin to fray. Adult children often move away and build their own lives that we no longer have access to on a regular basis. In some cases, a difference in opinion on some topics can…
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Caring for an aging parent is something few people find easy. It’s a complete role reversal, both for the parent and child. The older generation has to give up independence and control, while the younger needs to look after someone who has always looked after them. It’s a very…
View More How To Look After An Aging Parent – Steps Every Caregiver Should FollowAs family members told us as they were growing older, the older we get, the less stressed we will be with everyday life and the more patient and understanding we will become. With age comes a ton of experience that broadens our perspective and improves our outlook on life. If…
View More THE PERKS OF GROWING OLDER
(I wrote this piece two years ago after the election. I’ve slightly modified it to bring it up to date, but the message remains very much the same today.) My first vote in an election was cast in the McGovern vs. Nixon race in 1972. Focused on my own young…
View More FACING OUR SHADOW AS A NATION AND AS INDIVIDUALS
Looking after a family is not easy. Working together to make each other’s lives easier is something we all try to do. It’s not just about easing day-to-day burdens, however, but taking care of each other in less obvious ways. If you’re wondering whether or not you’re doing enough for…
View More Making The Lives Of Your Family Members Better
We don’t like to think about things like death, illness or accidents, but we do want to make sure that our family has everything it needs should anything happen. With each passing year our families grow. Each new member increases the demand for care and support. Fortunately, each new person adds love…
View More TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY – FROM YOUNGEST TO OLDEST