Don’t Talk Down to the Elderly
Letty Pogrebin in her book, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, gives advice on how to care for a sick...
Don’t Talk Down to the Elderly
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is the founder of the Wisdom of the Wounded ministry. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband Larry.
My Caring Notebook
My Caring Notebook
Imagine that at 12:01 AM on New Year’s Eve, God gives each of us a brand new notebook. This notebook has 364...
A Favorite Christmas Present
A Favorite Christmas Present
What was one of the most meaningful gifts you have received at Christmas? When I reflect on special gifts received,...
25+ Ways to Care Well This Christmas
25+ Ways to Care Well This Christmas
Dear readers, I am longing for something beautiful, meaningful and joyous to happen this Christmas season. Maybe...
Self Care Tips for Full Time Caregivers
Self Care Tips for Full Time Caregivers
“I feel like a caged bird!” This is what a 60 year old woman said at one of our caregiving workshops. She was the...
20 Ideas for Caregivers Who are Feeling Overwhelmed
20 Ideas for Caregivers Who are Feeling Overwhelmed
Are you providing long-term care for someone? Caregiving can be a thankless, exhausting job. When you’re so busy...
How to Keep Your Sense of Humor When You Are a Caregiver
How to Keep Your Sense of Humor When You Are a Caregiver
Being a caregiver for someone can be stressful, especially if you are the primary caregiver to someone who needs...
Pep Talks Aren’t Reassuring to Military Families
Pep Talks Aren’t Reassuring to Military Families
Sometimes, words meant to reassure have the opposite effect. Jeri, whose son served in the military, offers an...
