How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
Many elders do well in their homes. They graciously accept the help they need, have cleaning people come in, and are even able to...
Aging
Why Do Some Older Adults Refuse to Bathe or Wear Clean Clothes?
When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the best way...
Should You Move in with Older Parents to Care for Them?
For some, the arrangement works out fine. Two or even three generations residing in the same home can be a good thing. Multigenerational living...
Does Frequent Reminiscing Signal Cognitive Decline?
Dear Carol: For someone who’s 83, my dad is doing well. Even so, since Mom died of Alzheimer’s, I worry about every little change. This...
How To Communicate With Your Older Parents So They Hear You
“My mom is 81 and lives alone in her condo,” Judy Hanson writes. “Her arthritis is painful, but she gets around with a walker....
Our New Year Roundup of Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Tech
Dear Readers: It’s time once again for my semi-annual column that features elder-friendly products, services, and technology. While product links are included within the...
Caregiving Is Not a Competitive Sport: We Should Support Caregivers’ Unique Decisions
Caregiving. What does it mean to you? While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only be understood...
Tips That Can Help Balance Complicated Relationships Between Generations
This is how it often happens: You see your parents a lot since you still live in the same community. So, when your mom...
Is it Alzheimer’s, a Different Type of Dementia, or Something Else Entirely?
s it Alzheimer’s disease? As people age, the rapid mental recall of youth often fades. Yet most aging adults have wisdom and life experience...
Keeping Expectations Reasonable Tops List of Caregivers’ New Year’s Resolutions
Dear Caregivers: For many of us, the start of a New Year seems like an opportunity for reflection and to consider changes that might...
