Topic: relationship
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
I am the Founder and Principal of Aging Wisdom.
What made you want to work in the field of aging?
My path into this work began with a very special relationship with my Grandpa. My mom was a teacher, and during the summers we spent a great deal of time with my grandparents in Portland while she took courses. My grandparents were often in charge of keeping me out of trouble—and I cherished that time. One of my favorite memories is playing Uno with my Grandpa. He would jokingly accuse me of changing the rules so I could win. 😊
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What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
What made you want to work in the field of aging? …
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
What made you want to work in the field of aging? …
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
Can two households be better than one? In a trend called “living apart together” (LAT), a growing number of older couples are experimenting with committed relationships that also allow for autonomy. …
If your adult child has cut off contact, you are not alone. An estimated 11% of parents are estranged from their adult kids. That’s 1:8. But you wouldn’t know it to hear others talk.
There is such a stigma around the issue that estranged parents rarely talk about it with others. Instead, they tend to cover things over.
That means carrying around feelings of shame, guilt, and deep sadness, often in isolation. Sound familiar? …