Give Your Dad the Best Father ’s Day Gift Possible - Any Time

Photo credit Maneberhard Grossgasteiger As years go by, most of us gain–or attempt to gain–perspective. By retelling personal stories, elders are often, consciously or subconsciously, trying to reframe their life from the perspective of time. If we give them the gift of attentive listening, we may find their stories more interesting and even learn something new about them. Since an elder’s history is part of our own, we might learn something new about ourselves, too. This mutually beneficial activity is the perfect gift for Dads this Father’s Day. Read the full article on Agingcare for some thoughts on Father's Day and what you can give your dad - year around: MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesCelebrating Father's Day When Your Dad Has Dementia Can Be PainfulThe Power of Language in Dementia CareOn Becoming a Compassionate Caregiver: We Evolve 
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