Aging

Changing Bedding and Protecting Furniture Challenges Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care...

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...

Dear Carol: My dad has Alzheimer’s. Since I’ve received support and training from the Alzheimer’s Association for how to deal with his...

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...

Part one of Sensitivity Training for Caregivers tells about the first segment of my training experience at a local nursing home. Reading Part...

Please wipe this mess off my face. Please! Don’t go so fast, I can’t swallow! I’m not ready for a drink yet!...

Dear Carol: My family is having a reunion in August. I’m concerned because several members of my extended family want to visit...

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...

Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia...

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...