7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Visiting Someone with Dementia
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make...
Aging
Caregiver’s Body Language and Voice Can Either Calm or Cause Anxiety
Dear Carol: It’s a common problem, I know, but I’m worried about how my dad cares for my mom, who lives with...
Respecting the Right to Age With Dignity
The impact of aging frequently makes the news. Sadly, the coverage is consistently negative, and all facets of this topic are portrayed...
How to Choose a Mobility Aid for an Older Adult
Most of us would love to live our lives without the need for mobility aids, but as we age, we begin to...
A Self-Help Approach to Coping with Caregiver Stress
Caregiving can bring forth an ever-changing kaleidoscope of emotions. These feelings are often bittersweet, but without the proper preparations and assistance, things...
Losing the Ability to Swallow: How to Help Someone With Dysphagia
Coping with an ill loved one’s difficulty swallowing can be frustrating and frightening for everyone involved. Caring for someone we love means...
Siblings’ Focus is on Preserving their Inheritance Over Doing Right
Dear Carol: You’ve heard it all before. I’ve cared for both parents through years of their failing health. After Dad died, I...
Am I a Caregiver? Defining the Family Caregiver Role
Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it....
Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence and You’ll Both Win
Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...
Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together
While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...
