Helping Our Mothers Die? Alan BalterJune 13, 2017 When she told me she wasn’t brave enough to kill herself, I thought about helping her. But, I wasn’t brave enough either.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAgingAging ParentsDeath & DyingThe Men's Room1 Comment454 views 0
When You’re Downsizing And Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff BA50 TalkersJune 7, 2017 For generations, adult children have agreed to take their aging parents’ possessions — whether they wanted them or not. Not anymore...... Featured ArticlesYour HomeAdult ChildrenAging ParentsCulture0 Comments1387 views 0
At My Son’s Graduation, I Miss My Mom: From NYTimes BA50 TalkersJune 1, 2017 "So my son was graduating, and I wanted my mother. I wanted to be not only the proud parent, but also the loving — and loved — daughter."... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents0 Comments349 views 0
Amazon’s Alexa, as Spoofed By SNL: Must-Watch Sketch! BA50 TalkersMay 21, 2017 Alexa Silver doesn't really exist, does it??... Featured ArticlesVideoAging ParentsHumor0 Comments245 views 0
My Mother, Myself (not) Beth ZagoriaMay 11, 2017 Mom grew up during the depression which has had long-lasting affects.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsWith Myself1 Comment597 views 0
A Gratitude Letter To Mom Robin MaxfieldMay 10, 2017 Thank you for dropping everything whenever I call ...... Featured ArticlesPurposeRelationshipsAging Parents0 Comments89 views 0
You Would Think I Had Written That I Was Rejoicing That My Mom Was Dead… Ronna BenjaminMay 2, 2017 The feedback was really intense from my article about my appreciation for how my mother died.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsLossRonna's Blog5 Comments1058 views 0
Your Relationship With Your Mother: Is It Time To Extend The Olive Branch? Jill EbsteinApril 27, 2017 I learned that it is never too late to find gratitude, even when it involves turning a lesson on its head as a “not to.” ... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsWith Myself0 Comments597 views 0
The Greatest Gift My Mom Gave Me: Dying Before Becoming “A Burden” Ronna BenjaminApril 25, 2017 I don't have a mom or a dad, and in many ways, although I realize it is politically incorrect to say so, it is very freeing.... Featured ArticlesMindRelationshipsAging ParentsCultureDeath & DyingHealthRonna's Blog2 Comments2149 views 2
Who Really Knows Their Parents? Theresa St. JohnMarch 2, 2017 In the middle pages of my father's journal, I stumble across a few things that startle me. ... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsWith Myself0 Comments557 views 0
Joan Lunden’s Advice For Us: How To Have Tough Health Care Conversations With Aging Loved Ones Joan LundenDecember 15, 2016 Here are five ways to successfully navigate these critical discussions with your family:... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents2 Comments616 views 0
When The Holidays and Grief Collide Sharon KurtzmanDecember 13, 2016 A few things happened to me in the days immediately following my father’s death that made me realize that grief and joy can coexist... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsLoss2 Comments701 views 0
How I Came To Value My Mother’s Candor Ronna BenjaminOctober 25, 2016 “If I were to be honest with you today, Ronna, what do you think I would tell you?” my mother asked me. I took a gulp of Chardonnay.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsWith Myself6 Comments938 views 1
My Father’s Long Goodbye Karla AraujoOctober 20, 2016 Though Dad is confined to a hospital bed in his unknowable version of hell, I can clearly picture him in the late ‘60s reclining on the living room sofa...... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents2 Comments435 views 0
6 Facts About Caregiving That Will Make You Cringe Ann BrenoffOctober 4, 2016 Caregivers who care for their spouses are the ones who generally struggle the most.... Featured ArticlesAging ParentsHealth1 Comment606 views 0
8 Expert Tips For When Elderly Parents Refuse Help Sally AbrahmsSeptember 13, 2016 Mom won’t take your advice: Now What?... Featured ArticlesBodyRelationshipsAging Parents0 Comments662 views 0
My Inner Child Needs A Time Out – Adult Children of Narcissists Michelle CombsAugust 9, 2016 I’m terrified of disagreeing with anyone or displeasing anyone and it MAKES. ME. CRAZY.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents2 Comments837 views 1
Why You Need To Discuss Care Issues With Aging Parents Jody GastfriendJuly 28, 2016 Is talking about the needs of our aging parents so uncomfortable? You bet it is.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents2 Comments388 views 0
Why I Wear My Father’s Two Broken Watches Kelly O'BrienJune 16, 2016 The fact that my dad’s watches no longer functioned was a non issue for me. But for others, it was a point of total confusion.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging ParentsLossWith Myself1 Comment549 views 0
Thoughts On Fathers And Daughters Over A Lifetime Mindy FeldmanJune 14, 2016 When I saw a man on a plane holding his 8 month old daughter these thoughts came to mind about me and my dad.... Featured ArticlesRelationshipsAging Parents7 Comments1192 views 0
