Patricia MarksAre We Killing Our Elderly?Five weeks into the lockdown I wrote a blog asking where do we find hope. I had read in the Chicago Tribune about Anthony Gay, who as a…Jul 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020
Patricia MarksThe Gift of PresenceA dear friend of mine lost her mom to vascular dementia in January of this year. I asked her to write out her experience because of the…Jul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Patricia MarksSocial IsolationAARP published an article on May 20th: “Is it ok to visit older family members at home now?”.Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
Patricia MarksA Little Too Close To HomeReceived word this last week that there are 2 cases of COVID-19 at my mom’s assisted living facility. Both are residents and both…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Patricia MarksPriceless Gift“A good friend is like a rare shell washed upon a quiet beach. One who discovers such a friend finds a priceless gift from God.”- Quote…Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020
Patricia MarksTheir RealityI studied a number of years ago under noted social worker Naomi Feil. Naomi developed Validation Therapy after working for years with the…Feb 24, 2020Feb 24, 2020
Patricia MarksDon’t Neglect Your Own Health!Have you ignored your own health since starting on this caregiving journey? When was the last time you saw your family doctor or dentist?Feb 24, 2020Feb 24, 2020
Patricia MarksIf you are a caregiver, you are costing yourself a LARGE amount of money each yearThis is how much a MetLife study estimated that a typical caregiver over the age of 50 who leaves their job early to become a caregiver…Feb 23, 2020Feb 23, 2020
Patricia MarksTired, anxious, and guilty?Are you tired with the kind of fatigue that creeps into your bones and makes you weary? Do you jump every time the phone rings, especially…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Patricia MarksWarm and Caring FacilitiesIn the book “The Soul of Care”, the author Arthur Kleinman MD talks about a nursing facility he had visited when thinking about placing…Feb 11, 2020Feb 11, 2020
