Manage the emotions

Reduce Conflict with Aging Parents

Why is this so hard? Many adult children encountered resistance to their requests for the first time when they learned that parents were not heeding the advice to practice physical distancing. It offered a glimpse into the future and an opportunity to better understand the relationship dynamic, the competing motivations and develop skills to manage […]

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How Do We Sustain Our Ability to Provide Care?

Sustainable Caregiving Strategies

Runaway rollercoaster I remember feeling like I was on a runaway rollercoaster, but not exactly on it. I was hanging onto the last car with one hand, feet swinging in the wind. With each twist and drop, my grip would loosen. My situation was not sustainable. It was just a matter of time before I

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