Hi, This week’s blog post is about the practical information families need to gather before an aging parent has a fall, hospitalization, or sudden change in care. Because the right information, in the right place, can make a hard moment a little less chaotic. You can read it here: [Before an Emergency: The Information Families Need to Have Ready] With love,Trisha PS Please forward this to anyone you know who is caring for an aging parent. It could be a lifesaver.

Hi, Some conversations feel easier to put off ... but when those conversations happen for the first time in a crisis, everyone is tired, scared, and guessing. My mom had a stroke at the dinner table during an impromptu visit when I was in Florida on business. It launched me into an early caregiving role I wasn't ready for. This week’s reflection is about the conversations families should begin before an aging parent needs more help. Read it here:...

Hi, I headed north with a plan to reconnect with some people I love and finish writing my book while enjoying a lakeside retreat. Once I got here, something in me exhaled. Instead of pushing to meet my deadline, I found myself staring at the lake, listening to the loons, spending time with people I love, letting my mind wander, and remembering that rest is not the opposite of progress. That being fully present might just be the very thing that allows the next chapter to take root. You can...