Mom loved to give back to those that shared so much of themselves with her. There were so many instances of her creative kindness, however this story stands out and continues to make my heart smile.
I had always wanted to go to a drive-in movie - they seemed so nostalgic, but living in the […]

One of the biggest things that I learned going through my journey was to never lose my voice. Too often I found that I hushed myself because I thought that what others had to say about my mom’s care was more important. However, I know ME. When I did decided to speak up I […]

Being one of my Mom’s VIP Team members ultimately defined me in my 20’s (a “for better or for worse” statement if there ever was one!). My life was no longer my own and that was not only to my detriment but also to those who I cared for. Because I saw caring for […]

This powerful story from CBS’ Early Show highlights the growing phenomenon of children being the caretakers for parents with serious illnesses.
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The Beads of Courage Program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. is a tangible way for pediatric cancer patients to tell about every step of their journey to get well. Dozens of colorful glass beads represent a different treatment or experience in the cancer treatment unit. When they are first diagnosed, they receive […]

Caregiving is not a role people usually choose. It seems to choose us, emerging from events and circumstances beyond our control. Spinal cord injury, debilitation or sudden illness may come without warning.
This is a job that cannot be skirted and cannot always be delegated. It can be difficult, physically and emotionally. It can be time-consuming. […]

Whether your pharmacist is fresh out of school or has been dispensing since your parents were in diapers, I still vital that you check your meds before leaving the pharmacy. Recent headlines and news pieces from home town papers to ABC’s 20/20 have illustrated wildly spread dispensing issues in the US and as customers […]

I was having a discussion yesterday with someone who is very near and dear to me about the challenges of caring a being present for someone who is dealing with health challenges but lives far away. This is a very common scenario and one which has intrinsic problems. How do we acknowledge and support […]

Mom had terrific friends most of whom are visual artists so it came as no surprise that they came up with creative ways to keep Mom not only entertained but also feeling very much loved. It was hard for her friends to know what to do or how to help because our family was fiercely […]