As Americans, we have many rights not afforded to others in this world. Yet, we’d be foolish to think that every American has access to all the freedoms that many of us take for granted. Our elderly loved ones are no exception—and in fact, it’s possible that they may experience a loss of freedoms and […]

Recognizing the month of our independence provides a great opportunity to remember and celebrate the freedoms that we all have. As an American, you probably have a good idea of your freedoms and rights, but how do any of us really make sure that we are putting those rights to good use and fully embracing […]

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.                                                                           […]

It is a difficult decision to make when you reach out for help in caring for a loved one. The goal each family reaches for is peace of mind that their loved one will be cared for compassionately, at the same time fearing that the family will lose their voice on how to care for […]

There is a time in our lives when our view of our parents changes and they are no longer simply defined by their role as Mom or Dad. They become fellow human beings and we begin to see them as whole people. Granted, this usually doesn’t happen in one day—it’s often a gradual process—but there […]

You’ve probably heard it before and maybe you even practice it in other parts of your life: sometimes your time is a greater gift than one wrapped up in a box. For those of us with aging parents, this can be even truer. Simply celebrating life together can go a long way in deepening our […]

We hardly ever think of dads when we think of caregivers. When we think about who will care for us when we get older, we rarely think of men at all. This month, we are celebrating all that dads do care for us. From experience, my dad has been my strongest caregiver. The person to […]

When Father’s Day was originally proposed as a holiday in the early 1900s, many viewed it negatively and considered it emasculating. It took several decades for Father’s Day to be recognized as the holiday that we celebrate today; one in which we honor our fathers or father figures for all of the wonderful attributes and […]

The month of June brings a lot to celebrate, especially in Alaska. The summer has set in for good, days are long and full of light, the solstice will come upon us, and, of course, Father’s Day will soon be upon us. While some of us are lucky enough to be able to celebrate with […]