the wisdom blog
Patience is Caregiving
Ted Baxter suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Eventually, he was strong...
The Gift of Music
By Christine MacLean A note from Karen Mulder: Christine shared this story with me during one of my speaking...
Never Say She’s in a Better Place
Guest post by Robert Luidens Note from Karen: this wisdom was shared with me by Robert Luidens, a pastor with the...
I Had a Stroke at Age 41. Here’s How My Friends and Family Helped Me Recover
Guest Post by Ted Baxter In 2005, I was at the top of my game-a successful business man in peak physical condition....
My Loved One Has Aphasia. How Can I Help?
Guest post by Ted Baxter If your loved one has aphasia, your means of communication with them has been drastically...
November Care Well Calendar
Did you know that November is Family Caregivers Month? It's also the month we celebrate World Kindness Day, and...
Bring a Touch of Home to Someone in the Hospital
How can you make someone’s hospital stay more pleasant? Ted Baxter was 41 years old when he suffered a massive...
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...
