By Guest Contributor, Kathy Bell My son Kevin is 20 years old. Kevin has Mowat Wilson Syndrome, a condition that involves developmental and medical challenges. He is non-verbal (although he communicates well with his iPad), and he has motor and processing issues. From a physical care perspective, Kevin can do some things
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Enabling Meaning and Purpose in the Lives of Our Loved Ones
How can we help our loved ones experience meaning and purpose in their lives? Does having a disability, getting older, or losing cognitive skills automatically exclude the possibility of purpose in life? In my family, meaningful contribution is central to happiness. I believe it is for most people. Our son
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