Alzheimer’s

Outrageous Things People With Dementia Say and How to Respond

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

Take Control of Your Alzheimer’s Risk: Understanding Genetics and Lifestyle

Sponsored There’s an awful lot we still don’t know about Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists still don’t fully understand what causes its onset. It’s estimated that...

Adaptive Footwear Can Aid Comfort and Joint Health While Helping You Prevent Falls

While the average person is unlikely to do high jumps or run marathons, even daily life can wear out our joints. Over time, this...

To Learn About Your Aging Parents’ Wishes, Nurture Your Connection

Dear Carol: I’m a new reader, so while you’ve probably answered this before, maybe you’d still help me out. My mom is 81 and...

What to Do When a Senior Repeats the Same Things Over and Over

One sign of the aging brain is repeating things more often, especially stories and questions. There are reasons for this that are not related...

Caregiver Stories about Medical Experiences Increase Awareness

Dear Carol: In “Replacing the term ‘caregiver’ with ‘care partner’ helps preserve dignity,” you wrote about medical people who talk over older adults. Here’s my story: I...

You Can Be Proud of Your Caregiving Legacy

Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write an article...

Minding Our Elders’ Semi-Annual Roundup of Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Technology

Dear Readers: It’s mid-summer which means it’s time for my semi-annual roundup of caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, information, and technology. Links are provided with...

Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Care Community

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged to meet...