Dear Carol: My cognitively sharp, independent mother is healthy other than some early-stage macular degeneration. She graciously gave up driving and often uses ride-shares to get...
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...
My caregiving journey began after an elderly neighbor’s spouse passed away and he needed a bit of assistance and company. This “assistance” slowly grew...
…Caregiving decisions are nearly always a matter of trade-offs. Balancing the benefits and risks of each scenario and then finally deciding — often through...
,,,So, when your mom falls and breaks her arm, of course, you rush to help. You assist your dad with making some adjustments around...
…Joe and I had a disagreement about allowing me to take over filling his bird feeders every morning. As Joe and I developed a...
…My aunt Marion, who had no children of her own, was in the hospital dying of cancer. While my parents visited her much of...
Dear Carol: I’m the sole caregiver for my mom who lives about 20 minutes away from me. I can’t quit working to be with...
Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be one of life’s toughest and most heart-breaking challenges. If we...
Caregiving throws many challenges our way, including establishing care routines for our elders that are not only challenging, but may be somewhat embarrassing. By...
Wouldn’t it be nice to be a family caregiver who never gets frustrated and is an eternal optimist? Maybe there are some like that...
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It's wonderful having you with us. I’m Carol, also known online as Minding Our Elders, and I created this blog as a way to offer support and resources. You can learn more by clicking on "About Us" above.
