Back from the snow and wind of Chicago -The Windy City. Nice
folks, great food, too darn cold! But that’s a Florida boy
talkin’. I spent a busy week meeting with friends and colleagues
at the American Society on Aging /National Council on Aging’s
annual conference. This year’s theme was “Lets RE-think Aging.”
As tomorrow is my 51st birthday, I’m all for that.
Last week, I asked for comments about your experiences with
work and caregiving. You know the saying, “Be careful what you
wish for”? My inbox was full of fascinating stories about the
challenges of being a working caregiver and how caregiving has
impacted your work lives.
Caregiver comments:
My five years of caring for my Dad, age 97, definitely
impacted my work life…Continued
Today is the one year anniversary since I went into my
husband’s room and found him in a heap on the floor…Continued
This past year has been a difficult one. My husband of 57
years was diagnosed with lung cancer…Continued
As I have mentioned I am now taking care of Mom and Dad in
South India where the costs are far less…Continued
I just wanted to tell you that the guilt that is involved in
working is very hard...Continued
First allow me to thank you for the newsletter you guys work
so hard on and publish. It helps a great deal...Continued
We are excited to announce that Dr. Douglas Beach, Florida’s
newly appointed Florida Secretary of Elder Affairs will be
joining us in Miami on March 29th for the
Miami Fearless
Caregiver Conference.
