When Caregivers Overstep Their Bounds

By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Gail tapped on Ellen’s door, then as usual, she let herself in. That’s how they did it now, especially since Ellen’s mother moved in. At 94 Enid needed constant care and nowadays Ellen was so involved she was often too busy to answer the door. This time, however Gail found her […]
Finding Happiness

Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello Nan looked up from her Kindle and observed the man she’d been married to for over forty years. “Kurt, you’re pacing and when you’re pacing I know something’s not right.” “OK, so I’m pacing what’s the big deal?” was Kurt’s […]