Minding Our Elders

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Most people are aware that businesses and individuals have been affected by Microsoft’s email outage. We can hope that most will eventually...

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Kwame Kwadey for The Retirement Navigator. It was fun for me because Kwame...

Sponsored “Mom, remember, your appointment is tomorrow at 10.” “I know. You already told me.” Then an hour later: “What time is...

Decades ago, when I began my caregiving life, I just did what I did. I’m not sure I was referred to as...

Providing care for someone who lives with any type of dementia, whether it’s Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, or any of the myriad...

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...

Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it....

Dear Carol: My wonderful mom is 82, lives in assisted living, and has short-term memory loss. She enjoys her community friends and...

Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...