The Substantial Sacrifices of Caregiving
Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are living longer than...
Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are living longer than...
Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged, listless seniors...
Years ago, I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was doing the...
Dear Carol: Why can’t my 85-year-old mom see that in-home care would help keep her safe? Her mind is great. She uses a computer...
Safety is one of several reasons people decide that elders with chronic health problems are better off in assisted living or nursing homes than...
Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the care options...
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over confusing choices....
Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a subconscious need...
Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass away. Often,...