#48 Empathy
Stephen hadn’t shown up to Tuesday golf league in over a month. We thought he’d found better things to do or maybe been caught up with...
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#49 Indulgence
Compromise is key to a healthy relationship. Whether romantic, familial or otherwise, nobody gets their way all of the time, except for...
#50 Hindsight
The first two decades of my life a woman named Stacy cut and styled my hair. We’d first met her in the Sears studio near our house and I...
Learning to accept caregiver role reversal
June 2, 2012: Mom's first grandchild. Two more would come along between then and now -- three boys, all J's, all belonging to my...
This note will change your parent's life (get tissues ready)
You know that list you’ve been writing in your head for years? The one that highlights all of the awesome things your...
6 tips for communicating about illness in the social media age
When Multiple Sclerosis entered our lives there were no tears. There were no antiseptic hallways or swishing lab coats. There were my...
4 tips for purchasing recurring caregiver essentials
While many challenges arise with caregiving, we can all give thanks for one amazing invention: internet delivery. Not only is online...
How to recognize and retain rock star caregivers (a personal story)
As with teachers, doctors, and coaches, some caregivers are more effective than others. And while winning the most games may elevate you...
How to start saying "no" to best manage your time
Aristotle's successor, Theophrastus, said "time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." While most of us can full-heartedly agree,...
20 activities to stimulate the mind and keep social
My mother’s dear friend Char, from Windsor, drove over the Ambassador Bridge to our Detroit suburb every other Wednesday to pick up Mom’s...