About 15 years ago, I was semiretired and looking for something to do. My good friend, who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, was in need of some part-time assistance, and I offered my services. It was a great match! At first, the caregiving was primarily … [Read more...] about Caregiving: A Spiritual Journey
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Veering Away From Full-Time Work: The Great Transition
What if retirement doesn’t feel like freedom? What if it looks more like a great loss of something you love? We started this conversation with Cathy Zion, owner and publisher of this magazine, who just last year sold off a big part of her business. She’s had a lot of feelings, … [Read more...] about Veering Away From Full-Time Work: The Great Transition
Creating A Good Day
What does a day look like for your loved one? Routines give us a sense of control over our lives and are especially critical for those who are largely homebound or who have dementia. Whether you are a caregiver yourself or directing those who do the daily caring, it is important … [Read more...] about Creating A Good Day
Wander Indiana…And Explore This Beautiful State Park (Part 4 of 4)
Centrally located in the Louisville-Cincinnati-Indianapolis triangle lies the charming town of Madison, Indiana. A destination in and of itself, Madison is an easy one-hour drive from Louisville along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. No matter your interests, you will find it here: … [Read more...] about Wander Indiana…And Explore This Beautiful State Park (Part 4 of 4)
Rooted In Memory
I was at the garden center of a Home Depot one afternoon, hovering by the shade-tolerant plants, when a woman investigating the hostas turned to me and said, “I’ve always said that if you have to buy hostas, you need more friends — but oh well, here I am anyway!” I laughed, … [Read more...] about Rooted In Memory