Tips to Beat Caregiver Holiday Blues
When store employees wish us Merry Christmas we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout Happy Holidays across a parking...
When store employees wish us Merry Christmas we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout Happy Holidays across a parking...
Dear Carol: I take care of my 93-year-old mother in my home. Mom’s been physically frail for years, yet until recently, she’s remained cognitively...
Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are living longer than...
Note: Since this article was written, some newer options have appeared on the market. Rinseless bath cloths and other options are available on Amazon...
Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged, listless seniors...
Years ago, I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was doing the...
A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “ When I...
Dear Carol: Why can’t my 85-year-old mom see that in-home care would help keep her safe? Her mind is great. She uses a computer...
Safety is one of several reasons people decide that elders with chronic health problems are better off in assisted living or nursing homes than...