Brain Health

What to Do When Older Adults Refuse to Bathe and Change Their Clothes

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...

I think most of us approach the idea of sharing the care of an elder with a lot of trepidation. We have...

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many can drink in moderation...

Dear Carol: You’ve addressed this before, but I need help. I’m 73 and feel like I’m continually under scrutiny as my adult...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...

As a columnist for a newspaper on the northern plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents...

As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments, and...

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...

Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she...

Dear Carol: After my husband retired, he wanted to be involved in whatever I was doing, no matter how mundane. To me,...