Q. How can I get my aging parents to fill out end-of-life documents that provide guidance to us kids about what they want such as Advance Directives? A. Conversations about end-of-life choices can be very uncomfortable. None of us like to think about our own potential incapacity or death. Views ... Read More

I’ve thought about the counselor asking if you felt like you were going back to second place.  I am very disturbed with the advice that is being given to people about “doing your own thing and to hell with everyone else.” I think that is responsible for a lot of the divorces and unhappiness ... Read More

I’m glad you enjoyed our little book “Seems Like Yesterday.”  Quentin and I had a lot of fun writing it.  It’s funny how our memories of dating and World War II are still so vivid after all these years. . . I think I might write about different isolated events and possibly just for you.  ... Read More

Our Church Fellowship has a carry-in luncheon once a month. I decided I would have them come to the farm this time, and have had more fun getting ready for them.  Except for being a little windy, it was a perfect morning. . . Quentin was there, and he enjoyed himself so much.  He was sitting with ... Read More

Regardless of the type of work you do, having the right tools makes the job easier. As a caregiver, it would not be unusual for you to find yourself in a position where you need to perform tasks that are beyond your physical ability. Sometimes in emergencies, necessity and adrenalin combine to ... Read More

People who are chronically ill or suffer constant pain can get demanding, cranky, and depressed. Being with them can get extremely tiresome, and it can be easy to forget who your loved one was before he or she got sick. Focusing on a happier time helped Madelyn get through a particularly rough ... Read More

As a caregiver, you may be physically confined much of the time, but no one can put restrictions on where or how far your mind can go. Embrace the process of learning. Reading to expand your mind, developing a new skill, or even performing a routine task in a different way can be ... Read More

... Read More