by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 3, 2026 | Caregiving
People You Notice #1 She has a quiet demeanor,Observant, peaceful, and curious,Allowing the conversation of others to dominate.But when she does get a word in,It is profound. She cares for her husband well,Through many years of Parkinson’s,On a slow, downward...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 12, 2026 | Caregiving
Snapshots of Transformation #3 Playing hide-n-seek and wishing that problems would “just go away” tends to be the first response for many of us. Avoidance is a self-defense mechanism for dealing with circumstances that we are not ready to handle. However, this tactic...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 5, 2026 | Caregiving
Snapshots of Transformation #2 In 2004, my upbeat and energetic wife was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis, which severely affected her muscles and left her in pain and limited capacity. After we announced the lie that we did not need help with meals any more after a...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 29, 2026 | Caregiving
Snapshots of Transformation #1 Transformative possibilities are afoot the moment you dare to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. What if it were me? What if this was happening to me? How would I feel? What would I be thinking? What would I need? How would I deal...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 22, 2026 | Caregiving
Mastering the Art of…#3 “I haven’t got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out,” comments comedian David Sedaris. Mastering the art of crucial...
by Bruce McIntyre | May 15, 2026 | Caregiving
Mastering the Art of…#2If it is challenging to forgive others, you may find it even more difficult to forgive yourself.As renowned author and researcher, Fred Luskin, says, “Self-forgiveness is a form of emotional healing that allows us to move from...
