This past week I came across an interview with Queen Latifah, in which she discussed her new role as a caregiver to her aging mother. Latifah shared how much her life has changed since taking on this new responsibility. It was a harsh reminder that as we mature, we will face this challenge in one way or another. Unfortunately, this reality is rarely discussed in most … [Read more...]
How Caring for an Aging Parent Changes Things
I’m a planner. I always have been. I need to know what I’m doing next week, next month, and next year. With age, the idea of uncertainty has become less unsettling. I’d love to say I figured out the beauty of flexibility on my own, but I didn’t. My kids and my mother taught me that. With two little ones, and an aging mother who needs me more and more with each day, my lack of … [Read more...]