About Sue Salach
Sue has a Master's degree in Gerontology and has worked in the geriatric healthcare field for over 25 years and is the Author of "Along Comes Grandpa", a caregiving resource guide, and the novel "If I Walked in Her Shoes" (http://www.AlongComesGrandpa.com).
As a Keynote Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Sue employs her comprehensive experience and enthusiasm to assist corporations in finding solutions to work/life balance challenges and pro-actively educate and empower their employees.
My sister and I have become the dynamic duo of caregiving, with her brains (she is the smartest person I know) and my health care background our family members have come to rely on us when it comes to making … Continue reading →
Posted in caregiving, chronic conditions, eldercare, encouragement, health care, making a plan
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Tagged caregiving, caregiving and stress, challenging the doctors, chronic conditions, eldercare, encouragement, health care, Healthcare, hospital, IV therapy, making a plan, medical
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My friend Colleen and I are both national speakers on issues related to caregiving and aging. While in Washington D.C. to speak at the Aging In America conference we shared a similar challenge in our family dynamics. Though both of … Continue reading →
Posted in boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, healthy living, making a plan, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, family, family dynamics, healthy living, making a plan, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Today is a big day for me. Nope, it’s not my birthday (that was yesterday)…tonight is the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. For many fans of the show this is exciting, however; for me and my Mom it’s an … Continue reading →
Posted in boomers, caregiving
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Tagged boomers, cancer, caregiving, dancing with the stars, DWTS, elder care, family, family caregiver, family connections, family fun, health, time together
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Recap: I in my blog On the Edge Part 1, I shared my favorite scene from the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, is where George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) & Mary Hatch – later Bailey (played by Donna Reed) … Continue reading →
One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life”. I love the scene where George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) & Mary Hatch – later Bailey (played by Donna Reed) are at the high school dance caught up in … Continue reading →
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, sandwich generation
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Tagged aging, boomers, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, Christmas, Donna Reed, eldercare, holidays, It's a wonderful life, Jimmy Stewart, meditation and self reflection, sandwich generation, speak up, support
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Years ago I met a woman at a rehab facility while visiting a family member. She was recovering from a stroke and looking forward to getting back home. I acknowledged how well she was doing considering the circumstances. She said … Continue reading →
I was listening to a Joel Osteen message about Joy and how nothing can take our joy from us. This means that no issues with a spouse, illness, loss of job or abilities or challenges associated with caring for an … Continue reading →
