Lately, I’ve been to more celebrations of life than I can count. At first, I found them hard. But now, I see something profoundly beautiful in them. They aren’t just a substitute for funerals. They’re a chance to remember the real person, not just how they died, but how they lived. Stories are shared. Photos […]
As I’ve grown older, I’ve found myself wondering, not with fear, but with quiet curiosity, how I’ll be remembered when I’m gone. For many of us, the assumption is that our legacy will be based on what we did in our lives: our careers, our achievements, how kind or generous we were. But as I […]
Margaret had always been the social butterfly of her block, organizer of potlucks, the voice of the neighborhood watch, and the one with a Rolodex that rivaled a corporate directory. In her sixties and early seventies, she could be found chatting with everyone at the community centre, always first to RSVP and last to leave. […]
Every community has a weekend to celebrate summer in BC where I live, we celebrate summer on BC Day. BC Day is a fun weekend for many of us. I hope that you had a chance to take part in some of the following activities that celebrate who we are as a people and as […]
This series has shared the story of one caregiver’s journey, or what I imagine her jouney was like, but her lessons reflect what so many experience in silence: the emotional weight, the quiet strength, the missed conversations, and the moments of love that make it all worthwhile. If there’s one takeaway, let it be this: […]
Post 7: Series: Caregiving and Communication, Lessons from the Heart Three years after her husband passed, the caregiver who shared her story still reflects on her caregiving journey, not with regret, but with hard-earned clarity. Like so many caregivers, she stepped into the role out of love and a sense of duty. She stayed strong. She […]
Post 6: Series: Caregiving and Communication, Lessons from the Heart Caregiving is already hard work. But when you add in navigating complex healthcare systems, scheduling appointments, managing insurance, coordinating specialists, it can feel overwhelming. Many caregivers find themselves unprepared for this part of the job: the part where you have to become an advocate, an administrator, […]
Post 5: Series: Caregiving and Communication, Lessons from the Heart When you’re caring for someone with a chronic condition or age-related challenges, much of your focus naturally goes toward the person you’re caring for. You track symptoms, manage medications, and keep an eye on health changes. But one critical conversation often gets overlooked: Your own health […]
Post 4: Series: Caregiving and Communication, Lessons from the Heart Caregiving often begins gradually, an appointment here, a medication reminder there. But before long, it can become a full-time commitment. You find yourself doing everything from managing meals and mobility to scheduling treatments, calming fears, and absorbing emotions. And through it all, one phrase echoes in […]
Post 3: Series: Caregiving and Communication, Lessons from the Heart When you take on the role of caregiver, especially for a spouse or someone you love deeply the lines between partner, advocate, nurse, and protector blur quickly. In the day-to-day rush of medications, meals, fatigue, and concern, one thing often gets left behind: Honest communication. The […]
