Make a “Proud Of” List
When Lara Kallander’s daughter was a young teen, she became very sick and needed care for an extended period of...
Make a “Proud Of” List
Wisdom
How Can Caregivers Improve Their Attitude of Gratitude?
How Can Caregivers Improve Their Attitude of Gratitude?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “count your blessings.” However, if you’re a long-term caregiver, some days it’s hard...
Write to a Lonely Person and Bring Joy
Write to a Lonely Person and Bring Joy
Do you have a nursing home in your community? Maybe someone who lives there is lonely. And you can help ease their...
Feeling Less Lonely During Lockdown
Feeling Less Lonely During Lockdown
By Jennifer V. Miller Just a few blocks from where I live sits Aurora Pond, an independent retirement community...
Jump Off the Boat
Jump Off the Boat
Guest post by Jeff Mulder “Jump off the boat” is a phrase my wife and I use. It comes from the movie, Forrest...
Help Widows Keep Memories Alive
Help Widows Keep Memories Alive
A few months after Jennifer’s dad died, her mother mentioned a very sad observation: nobody would mention his name...
Praying During the Coronavirus Crisis
Praying During the Coronavirus Crisis
At a recent Wisdom of the Wounded team meeting we discussed praying during the coronavirus crisis. One of Ann...
Distance Caregiving for The Grieving
Distance Caregiving for The Grieving
My friend Carole died on Good Friday during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of social distancing requirements, I...
