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The Unavoidable Dilemmas of the Last Phase of Life

January 9, 2018

Dilemmas are messy, confusing, threatening, no-win situations where choices have to be made. Dilemmas dominate the last phase of life and extract a heavy toll on the entire family. The link below offers a short summary of the important differences…

The Rise Of Dilemmas

August 16, 2016

The landscape of old age is populated with dilemmas, which represent a new and confusing layer of complexity. Here’s why. We are all raised to be accomplished problem solvers. It is a skill set that focuses on the elimination of…

Problems Versus Dilemmas Of Aging Parents

June 29, 2016

Although demanding and stressful, the problems of aging can be contained or eliminated. Lost prescriptions can be refilled. Unsafe staircases can be modified. Transportation for an unscheduled medical testing can be arranged. Solving problems means eliminating uncertainty and most caregivers…