Jan 17, 2012

Sharing Happiness

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.  One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the... read more

May 9, 2011

How Can I Help my Parents With the Prospect of Downsizing?

Question: Our parents have decided to move from our family home of 43 years to a 2-bedroom apartment in a retirement community. The prospect of downsizing can be overwhelming. How can we help them move forward through this emotional time? Get your parents involved in the move decisions as much as possible. Their involvement will affect how well they adjust to the move. Break the tasks of downsizing or... read more