Walking the Fine Line

I recently read an advertorial aimed at the ‘dutiful daughter’. The writer asked two questions: Do your parents and siblings rely on you whenever problems arise? Are you currently caring for your elderly parents as their health declines? If so, you may be...

Are You Socially Well?

Determining your level of social wellness is a good indicator of whether or not you are burning out as a caregiver. Social wellness is supported by healthy interpersonal relationships and access to support from family, friends, church and community while caregiving. I...

Connecting With Mom and Dad

As a busy working mom of seven, I don’t often get to drop my multitasking life and concentrate on just one thing  – but in July of this year I was given such a gift. My father asked me to come home to be with them as my mom underwent major surgery. My flight...