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Glimpses back across stages of caregiving
Caregiving changes as time passes. This is a process that unfolds in stages, each of which has its own challenges and rewards. Watching a clip of the 13-episode Ruth and Erica (link below) from YouTube’s WIGS channel, I’m reminded of the housekeeping and driving issues that emerged during the stage: part-time caregiving from-a-distance. OFFENSIVE OFFERS […]
At all costs: Clinging to independence
I feel entitled to the following opinion: independence is highly overrated in our society. After nearly 20 years of caregiving to varying degrees, I’m dedicated to the notion of preparing for my own increasing dependence on others. My first encounters with advice about caregiving for parents came from two books I bought during the early […]
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