Aging

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Blood work and a Physical Might Explain Mother’s “Blah” Symptoms

Dear Carol: My 90-year-old mom seems to be declining significantly over the last few weeks. She recently told me she feels “blah”...

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The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

We see a closeup of a hand holding a gold Christmas tree bulb with the other hand poised to hang it on the tree. Blurred gold lights are visible, as are other hands. In the hands of another person. In the background, we see the blurred head of an older man who is on the far side of the tree.

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to...

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Having “The Talk”: How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Parents

Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...

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Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

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Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

There’s a great deal of anger in the world of family caregiving over siblings who don’t help care for their aging parents....

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Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults

Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations...

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Support Can Improve Post-Stroke Grief and Depression

Dear Carol: My dad had a stroke a few months ago. He’s recovered enough to come home, which would be great news, except...

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How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

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

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“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

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

Aging

Blood work and a Physical Might Explain Mother’s “Blah” Symptoms

The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Having “The Talk”: How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Parents

Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults

Support Can Improve Post-Stroke Grief and Depression

How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

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