Tag Archives: aging

Rely on Pets and Friends

Posted on January 24, 2023 by msw blog

This is a particularly bad time for me. I do not have any family. My husband died of dementia about 6 years ago. I am losing a close friend to cognitive issues and another to cancer. I am the cranky … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, cancer, cognitive issues, family, friends, Grief, loneliness, pet owners, pets, support system | 7 Comments

Solicitations

Posted on January 18, 2023 by msw blog

I have never written to you before, but was compelled to reply to the letter from “Worried” who was concerned about her elderly mother-in-law sending money to charities who sent her solicitations. When my mother was in her senior years … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Clinical Supervision | Tagged aging, budget, care giver, charitable, charity, finances, fixed income, insight, Misunderstanding, Paying attention, problem solving, scam, Solicitations, worried | 5 Comments

What Lingers

Posted on January 15, 2023 by msw blog

Long before her diagnosis, my reliably cheerful friend turned sour. Even our most mundane conversations became contentious. Pessimism and frustration darkened her world. Eventually, as words eluded her and her thinking grew disorganized, the diagnosis came: early dementia. Terrifying, yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, communication, compassion, conversation, conversations, dementia, diagnosis, family, freedom, friendship, honesty, joy, love, perspective, support system, tough conversations, understanding | Leave a comment

Real Life Rants

Posted on January 13, 2023 by msw blog

RANT to theft at estate and garage sales. People are coming to garage and estate sales to steal items. They appear to be shoppers, but when the site gets busy, they just pick up something and leave. RANT to all those … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, complaining, complaint, curb appeal, customer service, economy, etiquette, Food waste, inconsiderate people, inconvenience, inflation, music, pet owner, problem solving, rant, resturants, self-centered, Technology, venting | Leave a comment

Real Life Rants

Posted on December 9, 2022 by msw blog

RANT to Christmas cards. I just don’t understand why some folks only have pictures of their grandchildren on their Christmas cards. It would be great to see the whole family. RANT to the person on the radio this morning complaining how inflation … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, budget, christmas cards, entitlement, family, Gardening, inflation, neighbors, photography, public space, rant, sale, Technology, venting | Leave a comment

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