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This category speaks to matters especially important to caregivers–family members and perhaps professional caregivers–who help make life full for older adults. If nothing else, this category is one way of saying thanks!

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September 18, 2017

Plan your own memorial service, Part Two

By Bob Sitze
In Death/Dying, For Caregivers, Personal Power, Relationships, Soul Searchings
September 18, 2017
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18September

Elsewhere here I’ve encouraged you to consider the task of planning your own memorial service, and communicating the plans to those who will survive you, as well as those who might develop that service. In these paragraphs I want to offer you some hints on how to go about that task. Start now The longer you wait, the harder the work will be, especially if your physical or mental conditions areMORE...

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September 14, 2017

Old and poor

By Bob Sitze
In For Caregivers, Lifestyle, Soul Searchings
September 14, 2017
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14September

A strange title for a blog that’s supposed to be about “fullness of life” for older people? Perhaps you’re right to think that, but hear me out: I think we have to come to terms in our churches with the reality that in the coming years an increasing percentage of members will be both old and poor. That the fullness of life they expected in their later years is not going to be possible. Author andMORE...

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September 9, 2017

Your last place

By Bob Sitze
In Death/Dying, For Caregivers, Mind/Body, Soul Searchings, Time
September 9, 2017
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09September

In just a few days, an elderly friend of mine will begin her residency at a convalescent center. It’s a reasonably efficient and caring place, and the care that residents receive is rated highly. This move won’t be easy for my friend: This will feel like “the last place” she’ll live. Most likely she will be institutionalized there until the time of her death. This is still another step-down: FromMORE...

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September 4, 2017

Watch your driving

By Bob Sitze
In For Caregivers, Lifestyle, Mind/Body
September 4, 2017
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04September

Sooner or later, most of us will come to the time in life when driving a car is inadvisable. Diminished capacities—reaction time, vision or strength—may make us less able to operate automobiles safely. To remain a driver for as long as possible, think about these possibilities: Say a prayer before turning on the ignition. Pray fervently while driving. Don’t’ drive as much, for as long or to asMORE...

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Bob Sitze

BOB SITZE has filled the many years of his lifework in diverse settings around the United States. His calling has included careers as a teacher/principal, church musician, writer/author, denominational executive staff member and meat worker. Bob lives in Wheaton, IL.

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