Aging

In Caregiving, Anxiety Can Be Contagious

We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues...

Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think...

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but...

Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a...

Dear Readers: Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed on the first day of autumn each year. That means Tuesday, September 22, 2026,...

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “there’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...