Minding Our Elders

Minding Our Elders Blog

Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a...

I’m super excited to welcome my newest sponsor, SenecaSense! I truly believe this wetness sensor can make life healthier and potentially less...

Most of us lead frantic lives. That’s the nature of the world today. When you add to that the job—for it is...

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put...

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

Accepting that our own or a loved one’s life is limited to a few months, weeks or days is gut-wrenching. However, when...

How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...