Relationships

For most of us, as we get older, we’re either in need of caregiving or performing caregiving tasks ourselves- and sometimes both.  As we profiled back in April, AARP recently issued a report that stated there are 20 million caregivers in the US performing complex medical and nursing tasks, tasks…

Margaret Mead once said, “Everyone needs to have access to both grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.” And anyone who’s become a grandparent certainly understands the allure of being in close proximity to your grandchild’s home. After all, in order to foster a connection between…

  When I was widowed at age 60, another woman gave me great advice.   She told me that after her husband died, she was careful not to get serious about anybody who “wanted me to be a purse for them or their nurse!”   She was right! When I…

It’s not a fairy-tale ending for everyone. While fewer Americans are getting divorced, the rates have continuously climbed for adults over 50. This “grey divorce” trend is fueled by various factors. A recent post from Forbes cites reasons that include financial issues, infidelity, and the not-so-simple struggle of growing apart….

Whether you’re a Grandma or Grandpa or PopPop or Nanna, you know that your place in the life of your family can be both magical and mysterious. If given the time and opportunity for connection, you may play an essential role in the life of your grandchild- so much so…

Take one older relative in need of assistance. Add in several adult children and grandchildren, all of whom live in different parts of the country. Mix in some unexpected health problems…and what do you have? A potentially volatile situation, as everyone struggles to figure out their roles and responsibilities. Tensions…