Aging parents

Making Hard Decisions: Listen to the Emotions Behind Their Words

Dear Carol: I’m struggling to understand how to help my dad who has dementia. I can be with him for part of each day...

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit to that....

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

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the best way...

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

Dear Carol: I take care of my parents’ finances as well as their medical care. I also schedule a bi-weekly in-home caregiver, do their...

The first call of the day from your mom you can handle. “Oh, hi, Mom. Yes, it’s a very pretty day. Maybe you should...

Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years, my paternal...

…A dying aunt; a budding son: My aunt Marion, who had no children of her own, was in the hospital dying of cancer. While...

…I understood that Joe’s being able to sit at his kitchen table while watching the birds flock to his backyard feeders was one of...