David Solie's blog Archives - Aging, caregiving and the journey through the second half of life

Solo Spousal Care

January 20, 2020

Solo caregiving takes a toll on both parties. What starts out as an act of compassion and loyalty can deteriorate into a role that exceeds the best efforts of one person. Reframing the situation from a new vantage point helps…

Life Metaphor

January 16, 2020

This new painting, entitled Life Metaphor, depicts the polyphasic downpour of light and darkness on all our lives, a carpet bombing of lessons aimed at our spiritual growth whether we’re paying attention or not……

For Adult Children Caregivers of Aging Parents, Childhood Matters

January 13, 2020

The residue of childhood carries with it complex feelings about aging parents that limit objectivity, exaggerates responsibilities and increases emotional vulnerability. This distorted landscape makes it impossible for adult children to receive the approval the desperately seek from their aging…

Magical Thinking

January 7, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed, aging parents may turn to magical thinking to solve problems. Like denial, it allows them a way to defer the complexity and burden of a problem. Opting to continue unsafe driving, ignoring financial limitations or rejecting help with…

Season’s Song

December 24, 2019

(First Light) Season’s Song By David Solie Here or gone, the gravity Of holiday memories Brings us face to face With love’s blunt Truth: our “moment” With our parents Has passed, gone Forever along with Our childhood and It’s frantic…

Right Sizing My Encore Career

November 14, 2019

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions…….Stephen Covey After 30 years of public speaking, I am leaving the main stage and focusing my encore career on working with small study groups. I…

Order David Solie’s New Video Online: Free Shipping

November 7, 2019

Here’s the link to the information, trailer, sample clip and order page for my new video Closing the Communication Gap with Our Aging Parents. Give a copy to family members to help everyone get on the same page about what’s…

Sample from David Solie’s New Video: Introduction and Chapter One

October 26, 2019

This a sample from my new video: the introduction followed by a chapter entitled “The Phone Call.” This will give you a feel for the content, style and pacing. of the material. As all of us who have been caregivers…

The Drama of Aging Parents: Trailer for David Solie’s New Video

October 25, 2019

I created this new fast paced video to provide a succinct and compelling overview of my work on the unique psychological agenda of aging parents. It is a “must see” for all adult children who are engaged or expect to…

Veiller Sur Mes Parents

October 9, 2019

Veiller Sur Mes Parents (Watch Over My Parents) is an innovative program in France that uses mail carriers to keep an eye on older adults as well as providing friendship to those who live alone. Here’s how they do it:…

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