Thank you Birdie

ExpectingExecutive — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:20:48 -0500

I am very sorry for your recent loss. Caring for and grieving the loss of our parents is an incredibly stressful, sometimes cumbersome and certainly emotional event that most of us will face during the course of our lives.

Due to my concern for the growing elderly population and those caring for the them, I sent a note to the BlogHer08 committee that I thought Aging & Caregiving might be an appropriate topic to add to the conference. And, maybe they may consider showcasing a few senior women blogs?

Thank you for reading! It is very nice to know you.

Erin
www.expectingexecutive.com
In order to change your life, you must first change your life.

I was the caregiver for both my parents

Birdie Jaworski — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:27:38 -0500

My mom and dad both passed away over the past two years. It was a tough time. I can tell you first hand that caregiver burnout is real, is scary. I saw so many other elders in the hospital and doctor's office who didn't have a daughter or son to care for them. The loneliness was palpable.

My next door neighbor, Miss Sterling, died just two days ago. She was 95 years old, and lived alone up to her death. When she didn't answer the door, I called the police. I would check on her every day. She was a spinster and never had a family. I would bring her food, groceries, home-baked cookies. I know that others in the neighborhood did, too. If we don't care for each other, then we have lost something human and essential.

I worry about old people, too.

Birdie
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Thank you Birdie

I was the caregiver for both my parents