Aging parents

The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression, and depression are all part...

One of the positive parts of being a family caregiver is the opportunity for emotional growth. We can develop increased compassion, patience,...

Dear Carol: I want so badly to help my mom have as good a life as possible during her last years, yet...

As a columnist for a newspaper on the High Plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents...

As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctors’ appointments, and...

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...