Caregiver Lessons Archives - Page 2 of 15 - Aging, caregiving and the journey through the second half of life

Caregiver Self-Worth: Perspective and Practice

May 15, 2019

Coming Along Side by David Solie (endoftheworldart.com) “Some people will like us and some dislike us; some come through for us and some betray us; some care tenderly about our feelings and some trample them under foot. Accepting this variety…

In Memory of Dr Herbert Randall: The Letter That Changed Everything

March 3, 2019

Dr. Herbert Randall passed away on February 14, 2019. He was an advocate for Senior Citizens and served as President of the Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum and Silver Senator with the Nevada Delegation of the National Silver Haired Congress. …

Is the doctor a “good fit” for an aging parent?

January 17, 2019

Navigating the healthcare system involves dealing with a wide range of physicians and support personnel. Not all physician partnerships are successful. Issues like difficulty reaching the doctor, hurried office visits, confusing medical jargon, limited explanations, and inefficient billing support can…

David Solie’s Complimentary Booklets for Caregivers

September 25, 2018

So far, I have created five (5) booklets for caregivers and their families. I have two more in the works. All five are complimentary, available in a PDF format and can be ordered using the form below. Here is a…

Common Pitfalls In Caregiving: Forgetting The Person You UsedTo Be

August 8, 2018

Caring for aging parents is a consumptive role that requires compassion and resilience to keep everything together. Ironically, it’s also a role where often positive feedback is more the exception than the rule while negative feedback flows freely from aging…

New PDF Booklet: Caregiver Decision Fatigue

July 27, 2018

This “must read” article for caregivers outlines the synergistic complexity and uncertainty that dilemmas and family systems interject into all aspects of a caring for aging parents. As important, the article offers practical strategies caregivers can readily adopt to better…