Caregiving Basic: Respect the Grief Journey
Editor’s Note: In any caregiving situation, we remind our readers to remember the Caregiving Basics: Pray, Listen,...
Caregiving Basic: Respect the Grief Journey
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is the founder of the Wisdom of the Wounded ministry. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband Larry.
A Caring Gift for a Bereaved Friend
A Caring Gift for a Bereaved Friend
Our special friend Jim died recently. As I searched for ways to care for Melanie, Jim’s companion, and Jami, his...
Patience is Caregiving
Patience is Caregiving
Ted Baxter suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Eventually, he was strong...
Tips for Visiting a Friend with Wernicke’s Aphasia
Tips for Visiting a Friend with Wernicke’s Aphasia
My friend Ginger had a stroke a few months ago, which resulted in Wernicke’s Aphasia. This means that although...
Activity Ideas for Stroke Survivors
Activity Ideas for Stroke Survivors
When my friend Ginger had a stroke, we needed to find creative ways to visit with one another because she had...
How to Communicate with a Friend Who Has Had a Stroke
How to Communicate with a Friend Who Has Had a Stroke
How does one communicate with a friend who has had a stroke and has limited conversational ability? That’s been on...
How Do You Comfort a Child Whose Pet Died?
How Do You Comfort a Child Whose Pet Died?
When my granddaughter Anna’s dog Inky was killed, she was heartbroken. I immediately reached out to Anna to provide...
When Inky Died – Grieving the Death of a Pet
When Inky Died – Grieving the Death of a Pet
On a Sunday in June, my granddaughter Anna was walking her dog on a country road and a truck hit her pet,...
