Tag Archives: grief

Coping with Loss during the Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Sue Salach

The Hallmark movies always conclude with some type of Christmas miracle and joy for the characters in the story, however; in real life many people are experiencing unimaginable grief and loss during this holiday season. The journey of grief seems … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, dying, eldercare, making a plan | Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, Christmas, death, dying, eldercare, grief, holiday grief, holiday stress, holidays, making a plan, thanksgiving | 4 Comments

The Grief Journey

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Sue Salach

Many people I’ve spoken with about grief think that there is a “time of mourning”. This would suggest a beginning as well as an end. I believe that grief is a journey that has no end date, it simply changes … Continue reading →

Posted in eldercare | Tagged aging, caregiver grief, caregiving, dealing with grief, death, dying, eldercare, grief, grief over the loss of a loved one, mourning, support | Leave a comment

In Loving Memory of Tillie Cutler

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Sue Salach

July 9th my mother-in-law passed away. She was an amazing woman whom I admired tremendously. Though she had humble beginnings and she and her husband often struggled to make ends meet during their family rearing years, all of her children … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Morrie: Learning to appreciate the little things

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Sue Salach

Great blog post by Susan Avello. Thought I would re-share. A moving tale of an old man’s last months of life and the old student who returns for his last lesson. Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of “an old … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, dying | Tagged aging, appreciating what you have, caregiving, death, dying, end of life, end of life care, friends, grief, living, Tuesdays with Morrie | Leave a comment

What you focus on Expands

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sue Salach

A phrase shared by Stedman Graham during his presentation at the 2008 Aging In America conference was: “What you focus on expands”. The phrase instantly brought to mind my friend Holly who had been diagnosed with a rare form of … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, dying, Funny, losing a loved one, work/life/flex, working caregiver | Tagged aging, caregiving and stress, dying, focus, Funny, grief, losing a loved one, personal choice, Stedman Graham, stress, work/life/flex, working caregiver | 7 Comments

Now What?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Sue Salach

I had the privilege of caring for my Aunt in the final years of her life. My duties included: coordinating doctor appointments, rehab and home care, managing her medications, as well as personally assisting with some of her physical care. … Continue reading →

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Coping with Loss – Twice

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Sue Salach

Having worked in geriatric health care for over 20 years and having facilitated hundreds of caregiver support groups, I have become aware of a somewhat universal phenomenon associated with Alzheimer’s caregivers which I have termed the “double death”. (I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving | Tagged alzheimers, bereavement, caregiving, death, dementia, dying, grief, loss | 1 Comment

She’s Really Gone

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sue Salach

The other day I had one of those moments when I realized that my Aunt Josie was dead. I was cleaning the front room of our house and noticed a picture of us taken at my first book signing after … Continue reading →

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What I Really Want for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Sue Salach

As it is every year, my Mom will call and ask what I want for Christmas. She is an amazing and generous person and having her for a Mom has spoiled me since childhood. Each year I would share certain … Continue reading →

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Turkey Talk Wednesday

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Sue Salach

Author and National Speaker Sue Salach share her thoughts on enjoying time with family this Thanksgiving

Posted in caregiving | Tagged caregiving, coping with loss, family dynamics, family time, grief, holidays, thanksgiving, Turkey | Leave a comment

CaregiverLife Radio – Coping with Loss, The Grief Journey

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sue Salach

Grief is something we will all experience at some point in our life. Whether the loss of a job, home, relationship or the death of a loved one, grief is part of the human experience. Please join me today at … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, dying, losing a loved one | Tagged aging, bereavement, caregiver grief, caregiving, caregiving and stress, death, dying, end of life, grief, losing a loved one, loss | 4 Comments

Good Grief

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sue Salach

Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, dying, eldercare, losing a loved one, work/life/flex, working caregiver | Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, death, dying, eldercare, grief, losing a loved one, support, work/life/flex, working caregiver | 88 Comments

The Circle of Life

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Sue Salach

The irony of Saturday, April 05, 2008, is that it was this day that I both celebrated the birth of my beautiful God-daughter Mylee and attended the funeral of my close friend Holly. Holly had been diagnosed with stage 4 … Continue reading →

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Perspective from the Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Sue Salach

It’s hard to believe that it’s January. It feels like time speeds up as each year passes. 2011 was a year filled with so many trials and tragedy that, at times, I just wanted to curl up in the fetal position … Continue reading →

Posted in against all odds, caregiving, disabilities, dying, eldercare, health care, losing a loved one | Tagged 2011, 2012, against all odds, caregiving, caregiving and stress, disabilities, dying, eldercare, family caregiving, grief, health care, healthcare, In Home Caregiving, losing a loved one, New Years | 13 Comments

The science of timing

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Sue Salach

Timing – regulating occurrence to ensure maximum effect. I have been around those this year who have experienced many life changes, and especially death and heartache. I believe that if we understand by faith, that there’s a BIGGER PICTURE than what we currently see, … Continue reading →

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The warm blanket of empathy

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Sue Salach

It’s been said that “Someone doesn’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care”. I had a friend call me a few nights ago; she lost her husband to cancer last year and the night she … Continue reading →

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Caregiving and dealing with tragedy

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sue Salach

For some reason I am reminded of my Grandfather, who actually was no relation to me other than through marriage. Yet even still, was my Grandfather. He was a simple man who was accepting, loving, kind and generous. He always … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, dying | Tagged caregiving, dealing with death, dying, grief, tragedy | 4 Comments

Tag Archives: grief

Coping with Loss during the Holidays

The Grief Journey

In Loving Memory of Tillie Cutler

Lessons from Morrie: Learning to appreciate the little things

What you focus on Expands

Now What?

Coping with Loss – Twice

She’s Really Gone

What I Really Want for Christmas

Turkey Talk Wednesday

CaregiverLife Radio – Coping with Loss, The Grief Journey

Good Grief

The Circle of Life

Perspective from the Rearview Mirror

The science of timing

The warm blanket of empathy

Caregiving and dealing with tragedy

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