 By Kevin Brown | Bio
In last week’s post,
I defined a Caregiver as “any individual who willingly gives of
themselves to improve the quality of life for another individual.”
There are times when the responsibility of providing care weighs heavy
upon Caregivers. When this giving of self, especially when it occurs
over prolonged periods, leaves the Caregiver drained of energy and in
need of care themselves, it is time to take a step back and look at
what one’s own needs are. [ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
In
my last post, I shared my observations concerning the ability of my
mother-in-law to embrace change. This week I thought I would focus on
the challenges faced by her primary caregiver, my wife. Rather than
address the challenges in the relationship between adults and their
aging parents, I will share some of the challenges caregivers (family
or friends) increasingly face from healthcare providers. Some of these
challenges may indeed be unique to our province and country of
residence (Alberta, Canada), but surely some will exist in your
community as well. One of the third-party challenges my wife
faces[ Read More]
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By Kevin Brown | Bio
You
must forgive the title of this post, especially if you view aging the
way that I view aging: as a natural progression of life that embodies
endless possibilities. This view is the core reason why I joined the
Eldering Institute, an organization that promotes a life of power,
purpose and possibility for Elders. I choose to live in a world in
which individuals, regardless of age, are committed to continually
creating new possibilities for their lives. I am speaking of
possibilities that allow [ Read More]
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