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Changing Bedding and Protecting Furniture Challenges Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care...

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...

Please wipe this mess off my face. Please! Don’t go so fast, I can’t swallow! I’m not ready for a drink yet!...

Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia...

Caregiving throws many challenges our way, including establishing care routines for our elders that are not only challenging but may be somewhat...

Dear Carol: My mother is 83 and living alone in her condominium. She’s been showing signs of moderate forgetfulness, but more worrisome...

As with every Father’s Day, this Father’s Day, I’ll have fond memories of my dad, as will many caregivers and adult children....

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

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...

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