Yesterday I had a fascinating conversation with Laurel Wittman, President of the Well Spouse Association. Laurel is a long-time carer for her husband who has MS. After chatting a while about spousal caregiving, I asked, “How does your husband care for you?” It was question that changed the direction of
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Tongue-Tied in Caregiving: Why is Asking and Offering So Hard?
Most days I drive across a bridge linking my neighborhood with our son Nick’s suburb. Homeless folks hang out at the stop lights either side of the bridge. They bob between the cars, hat in hand, trying to make eye contact. They smile, with or without teeth. Depending on my
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Understanding the Needs of the Caregiver and Care Receiver
By Guest Blogger, Fay D. Wein Introduction: According to a recent study headed by Susannah Fox, associate director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life project, Americans are living longer not only due to advances in medicine, but as a result of the excellent care that is being
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