Last September we decided to get a new heating and air system installed. That was just the beginning of this story! I found out rolling with the punches was a lot easier when I was younger. While we contracted to have the heating and air put in September, it was November before the company had […]

We all have our little quirks — our likes and dislikes. When you’re a caregiver, knowing those little things about your elder can bring them a lot of comfort and joy. Momma will only drink coffee from a percolator. Daddy likes a backscratcher right close to his chair. They’re no different from most of us. […]

Christmas at the Everett’s is always, always chaos. You add in the ten grandkids with their new walkie-talkies and all clad in gummy boots and you have a hoot and a holler. I’ve written often about my ten grandkids. They are pure joy. The oldest two are 15 and the youngest is almost three. You […]

It’s great to see old friends and catch up on their latest news but what’s just as fun is remembering those “good old days” when you were young. Ask anyone about some of their firsts and you will get a trip down memory lane! We think we know all about our beloved elders but I […]

There are not many things that an older loved one loves more than looking at family photos. My parents can spend hours looking through the photo albums and act like I’ve given them an awesome gift when I print out the newest pictures of their great-grandkids. For many years now my daughter has given me […]

What’s that old saying? Trouble comes in threes? When it comes to older loved ones, that number could be more like five or six! Ignoring a little problem can turn into a huge one quickly with seniors. Take my mother. She’s one of the strongest people I know, yet when she ignored the subtle signs […]

There are a multitude of problems that elderly people are faced with, especially if they are poor or have limited mental capacity. Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and even assisted living communities are dealing with numerous problems that involve older patients with limited funds. The rising cost of living can find many older people without […]

If you want memories to last a lifetime — take a trip with your parents and your kids and just for fun — squeeze in a few grandkids! Growing up, vacations meant going to Oklahoma all the way from good old California. I was usually in the back of a station wagon watching the different […]

Once the presents are ripped open and the food is consumed, my mama can’t wait to get her tree down and just get her whole life back to normal. But mama has daddy. For those who live alone, getting past the holidays can be lonely. Once January hits, so does the cold weather with its […]

When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to get creative. Did you ever wish you could learn to crochet, quilt or learn a foreign language? Winter is a great time to stretch those mind muscles and melt the winter blues. Everyone is now concerned with memory loss and dementia. There are so many things […]