When I was studying for my undergraduate degree, a little pamphlet-sized book changed my perspective on time. In “Tyranny of the Urgent,” Charles E. Hummel argues that a lack of time isn’t our problem. The problem is our lack of prioritization. When we let...
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How Can the Community Provide Better Transportation Options for Seniors?
One of the women in our church has a hard time attending on Sundays. Her daughter brings her occasionally, but not very often. Recently, I discovered why. “I'd love my mom to go to church more,” the daughter told me one Sunday. “But I live in California.”...
How do we honor our parents who are aging in place?
Last week, we talked about how the relationship changes when adult children start to care for their parents. This week, I want to discuss how we can honor and support our parents who are aging in place. There’s a growing trend of families supporting their aging loved...
What does it look like when children care for aging parents?
As Heart2Heart has expanded to become a respite agency, I’ve been reflecting on how the relationship between parents and their children changes over time. The old saying “Once a man, twice a child” continues to apply today. Maybe it’s even harder today, when the...