How to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living
Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely...
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SenecaSense Home: Discreet Support That Restores Comfort and Confidence
I’m super excited to welcome my newest sponsor, SenecaSense! I truly believe this wetness sensor can make life healthier and potentially less...
Consistency In Caregiving Staff Ideal but We Must Manage Expectations
Dear Carol: My dad lives in a memory care facility, and overall, I’d give them good ratings. We’re blessed to find such...
Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
How to Cope w ith an Older Adult’s Complaining and Negativity
You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with...
How to Handle Siblings in Denial About a Parent’s Declining Health
Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a...
8 Ways to Lower Caregiver Stress
Most of us lead frantic lives. That’s the nature of the world today. When you add to that the job—for it is...
The Sacrifices of Caregiving and How We Are Changed
One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...
How Often Should I When Mom First Moves into Care?
Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...
Memory Cafés Can Be a Lifeline for Couples Adjusting to Life with Dementia
Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put...
A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish My Ill Loved One Would Die”
Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...
