Our Benedictine Values
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
Grief, Memories and Annual Reminders
Excerpt from “Getting Through the Annual Reminders of Your Loss” from CareNotes. Memory writes on every page of the calendar –…
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,…
Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare
Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing…
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…
Finding the Strength to Go On After the Death of a Child
When my daughter, Judy, died after being in a coma for five months, I thought I could not survive the grief….
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Talking About End-of-Life Decisions With Your Parent
When we were children and adolescents, our parents had the challenging responsibility of talking with us about difficult topics. Teaching us…