Family

An aging parent is a father or mother that has come of age and has little or no power to do things on his or her own anymore. It’s the aging parents that has contributed in building the nation as…
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We make difficult choices at different periods in our lives. Whether or not to help elderly parents financially is one of the most difficult choices we often have to make. It is often a situation fraught with emotion as the…
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Eventually all of us will become caregivers or need care giving, but nothing can truly prepare you for becoming a caregiver to your own parents. Before my position as Director for the Center for Positive Aging, I worked as Director…
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Recently, elder abuse has become one of the most talked about criminal acts in the United States. For many years, elder abuse has been a behind-the-scenes crime and the public is finally realizing the importance of stepping back and trying…
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This may sound like a very bad movie script, but it is all true. I spent 11 years in an orphanage, and then went from there directly into the Navy in the middle of World War II. The orphanage was…
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When thinking about our parents, we think of them as they once were:  the Mom who went to PTA and never let us talk back, the Dad who coached little league and always knew how to make the Christmas tree…
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Instead of giving the actual a-z tips on elderly health care, I want to share a story that is close to my heart. I was raised in a very large family of 9 kids and two loving parents that had…
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Taking a family vacation with a teen, who would prefer to be home with her friends, was just about the most trying experience I have ever had. Our last family vacation to Florida was a long haul and in all…
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Prisons There was a time when Sarah was a lively, courageous, independent woman who loved life. She raised three children by herself, at a time when society simply tolerated single, working mothers. Why don’t you get married again and let…
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When I was 16 years old, I migrated from the small island of Jamaica West Indies to New York which did live up to its name “the big apple”. I remember before I left, my parents had a send off…
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The need for family caregivers has grown since the family bonds have started to break down in recent generations. Where once there was the sense of obligation and loyalty towards family members, especially one’s own parents, there is now a…
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Learn to take responsibility for your own behavior. I am growing increasingly tired of people blaming others for their problems. It makes no sense to me that they cannot simply face the consequences of their own behavior without having to…
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There are several types of retirement homes available to senior citizens and choosing the right one can be a daunting task, unless you have plenty of good knowledge. All retirement homes and assisted living centers are watched closely by the…
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Vacations can bring out the best or the worst in the people that you are with, this is especially true in a family setting. When things start to go wrong during your trip, it is amazing how fast people start…
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Contrary to what some men/women may have been led to believe, stay-at-home parenting is work- especially when you have small children. It comes with no benefits package. It comes with no vacation. Nothing gets paid into Social Security. There is…
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Whether you are looking for a retirement living option for yourself or a loved one, moving to a retirement home is a life-changing event that needs careful consideration, planning, and research. One of the key elements to remember is that…
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To know if you have what it takes to be a caregiver, one must differentiate between a caregiver and a caretaker.  It is more than just a play on words; there is a vital difference that will decide if a…
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It seems that no matter what group you are in, someone in the group is going to miss something about being at home. This could be their dog, their boyfriend, husband, girlfriend, friends, or who knows what else. The reality…
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Unless you have been there, you will never understand what must be given up to care for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. One of the biggest things you will give up is your free time. It may not seem like…
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“My parents are the meanest, rudest, dumbest people in the world, they just DON’T get it!”. This phrase has been uttered by most every child in the world at one time or another as a result of not getting their…
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Family portraits are a perfect way to capture a period in time, and create a personal masterpiece which families can display in their homes for all to see, give out to family and friends, and cherish for a life time….
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To Mom with love…… I’m sitting here at my desk and haven’t slept yet tonite. I know by now what it feels to lose a loved one, as I’ve lost a lot of close friends over the years, some in…
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When I was a child my mom talked to us which is a skill I think parents no longer practice. Mom would wear us out with a switch or a belt in a heartbeat at times but most always she…
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Family vacations are typically tons of fun for the entire family, while also very important as it allows the family to spend time together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life of work, school, and hectic schedules. However,…
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My family is the polar opposite to the Brady Bunch. First of all, it is comprised of my mom, dad, and me. That’s right, I am an only child. No, this does not mean I’m spoiled, and no, this does…
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After having worked for a company for ten or fifteen years, or longer, your job is a part of you. If you’ve worked in a good, positive environment, your co-workers have become your friends and, perhaps, you see some of…
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The core element to a better family life begins with you! You are an integral part of your family. Creating a better life for you accelerates the process of creating a better family life. So how can you live life…
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Returning to family life after a deployment can provide individuals with a mixed bag of emotions. On the one hand they will probably be overjoyed to see each other again and live as a family. On the other a lack…
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Children, home, career, errands, pets…the responsibilities are endless in the life of a woman, and often the endless to do lists can weigh heavy, causing an overload of stress and leaving you feeling overwhelmed and drained. As women we tend…
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According to statistics, the number of single mothers in the united states, increased between 1970 and 2000, from 3 million to 10 million. Some observers state that single mothers and their children may suffer emotional stress, economic need, and social…
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