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A Hollow Victory: Taking Control From Aging Parents

March 1, 2019

Adult children can win the battle for control Through exhaustive power struggles with their aging parents. But it proves to be a hollow victory, One filled with sadness and regret after they’re gone. Why not consider a different approach? Where…

PDF Copy of “Sooner or Later It’s Going To Be Your Turn” Booklet

February 5, 2019

This booklet contain 19 different scenarios that adult children may experience when it’s their turn to be caregivers for their aging parents. It previews the complexity and uncertainty that dominates this demanding role. It also serves as a reminder that…

Mary Oliver’s Passing

January 19, 2019

I am a long time admirer of Mary Oliver’s poetry and was saddened by her passing last Thursday. When asked what she had done with her life, she was quoted as saying, “I learned how to love and be loved,”…

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…

PDF Copy Of “Seventy-Something”

January 16, 2019

No one can build you that bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life.. Nietzche Use this form to order a PDF copy of Seventy-Something: Boomer Becoming Their Parents…

Seventy-Something: Boomers Becoming Their Parents

January 13, 2019

I recently updated this article for boomers to remind them of two things: This is the unspoken agenda of your aging parents. They need for you to understand its implications and find ways to partner with them to protect their…

If you have read “How To Say It To Seniors”…

November 25, 2018

If you have read my book, How To Say It To Seniors“ and are willing to post a short review of it on Amazon, I will email you a complimentary copy of Caregiver Mind Maps: New Tools for Eldercare. Here’s…

End of the road: Doctors need to begin the conversation much earlier

October 19, 2018

Read full article here This article from BCC.com highlights the need for doctors to begin the end of life conversations much earlier in the process to help their patients cope with this unavidabe reality and, as important, find out what’s…

New Booklet: No Longer Safe To Drive

October 5, 2018

At some point it becomes painfully obvious. Maybe it’s the near misses, another fender bender, traffic tickets, getting lost on errands, poor night vision, or increasing confusion. Whatever the mix of warning signs, the message is clear and deeply concerning.…

New PDF Booklet: Conversations Near The End

September 23, 2018

“We wish it didn’t come to this, but it does. Someone you care about is at the end of their life. No one knows exactly when but everyone is clear about what’s happening. Now comes the hard part, the conversations…