My husband and I have established roles in our daily lives. I am the shopper, the cook, and the social secretary. My husband is the accountant, the contract reader, and the sprinkler repair man. Our roles have been established and reinforced over 33 years of marriage. I can’t imagine my husband taking over my roles [...]
As a social worker in the field of gerontology, I have worked directly with family caregivers for my entire career. I have always been in awe of what family caregivers do to support and care for their loved ones. Last year I saw my mother become a full-time caregiver for my father. I saw her [...]
I am unsure how it came to be, but over the last number of years I have become rather involved in the topic of end-of-life choices. For one, I sit on the Steering Committee for the Ventura County Coalition for Compassionate Care (VCCCC), a nonprofit organization advocating for the discussion and documentation of end-of-life wishes. [...]
Q: I have been helping my mom with errands and little things since my dad passed away. My friend said I am a caregiver, but my mom is still mostly independent. What does it mean to be a caregiver? A: If you are helping your mom and serving as her backup person, you are a [...]
Q: I am feeling the urge to do some spring cleaning. What are some tips for how I can clean out with safety in mind. A: I commend you for feeling ready to refresh your home environment to feel ready for the springtime. I love any opportunity to organize, clean out and start fresh. Cleaning [...]
