That Toddlin’ Town.

Back from the snow and wind of Chicago -The Windy City.  Nice folks, great food, too darn cold! But that’s a Florida boy talkin’.  I spent a busy week meeting with friends and colleagues at the American Society on Aging /National Council on Aging’s annual conference. This year’s theme was “Lets RE-think Aging.”  As tomorrow is my 51st birthday, I’m all for that.

Last week,  I asked for comments about your experiences with work and caregiving.  You know the saying, “Be careful what you wish for”?  My inbox was full of fascinating stories about the challenges of being a working caregiver and how caregiving has impacted your work lives.

Caregiver comments:

My five years of caring for my Dad, age 97, definitely impacted my work life…Continued

Today is the one year anniversary since I went into my husband’s room and found him in a heap on the floor…Continued

This past year has been a difficult one.  My husband of 57 years was diagnosed with lung cancer…Continued

As I have mentioned I am now taking care of Mom and Dad in South India where the costs are far less…Continued

I just wanted to tell you that the guilt that is involved in working is very hard...Continued

First allow me to thank you for the newsletter you guys work so hard on and publish.  It helps a great deal...Continued

We are excited to announce that Dr. Douglas Beach, Florida’s newly appointed Florida Secretary of Elder Affairs will be joining us in Miami on March 29th for the Miami Fearless Caregiver Conference.

Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
 

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