Our Benedictine Values
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit as You Grow Older
Even as you stew over aging’s negative aspects, you can also come to realize some of the advantages it brings. As…
Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire
Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery,…
Relying on Others as We Age
We instinctively want to maintain independence and control over our lives. It takes a special source of strength—whether we call it…
Caring for Yourself When You’re Caring for Someone Ill
Taking care of yourself when a loved one needs you may seem like a selfish idea. “How could I possibly rest…
When a Loved One’s Care Decisions Are in Your Hands
Few of us are prepared for the enormous challenge of making choices for another adult. Unlike children, adults have their preferences,…
Humor – It Helps Us as We Age
Even though old age is a fact of life, the truth is, we haven’t learned to cope with the mounting years…
Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes…
Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly
I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it,…
Ten Helps for an Alzheimer’s Family
Like millions of other people, my neighbor Bob cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. For three years, I watched…