Minding Our Elders

Universal Phrases for That Help Caregivers Find Serenity

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

Often long-term caregivers wonder if their lives will ever return to normal. The short answer is no; at least for most of...

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...

Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...

Dear Carol: My mother is 96. She was quite sharp into her 90s, but since then, her condition has gradually deteriorated to...

When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...

There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...