Aging

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How to Cope With a Senior’s Complaining and Negativity

You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with...

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Seniority Authority presents: A Caregiver’s Toolbox with Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Cathleen Toomey of Seniority Authority. Cathleen’s enthusiasm for the topic turned the experience...

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How Often Should I Visit Mom When She First moves Into a Care Facility?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

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Preparing Ahead for Potential Cognitive Evaluation Can Speed Up Diagnosis

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my 61-year-old wife’s memory and decreasing ability to make sound decisions. She agrees with me that she...

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Even “Born Caregivers” Can End Up Feeling Drained By the Sacrifices

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...

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Why People Are Ashamed When They Secretly Wish Their Suffering Loved One Could Die

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

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How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting a Care Facility

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

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How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Elderly Parents

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

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Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms,...

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Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

Aging

How to Cope With a Senior’s Complaining and Negativity

Seniority Authority presents: A Caregiver’s Toolbox with Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders

How Often Should I Visit Mom When She First moves Into a Care Facility?

Preparing Ahead for Potential Cognitive Evaluation Can Speed Up Diagnosis

Even “Born Caregivers” Can End Up Feeling Drained By the Sacrifices

Why People Are Ashamed When They Secretly Wish Their Suffering Loved One Could Die

How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting a Care Facility

How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Elderly Parents

Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

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