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Making an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

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How to Survive Caring for Multiple Elders at the Same Time

When Caregivers Are Pulled in Too Many Directions: Every caregiver is familiar with the constant nagging feeling that something or someone in...

Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either of...

Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?

Dear Carol: My mom is only 79 but she has a lot of health problems including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives good health care...

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Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

A Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Preserving Special Occasions Every family has their own favorite special occasions that they enjoy celebrating. Some may not...

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How to Get Rid of the Urine Smell When Incontinence Accidents Happen

Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has...

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Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia

Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s been...

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Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles

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

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The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded Adding to Potential for Decline

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...

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When You’ve Promised a Parent You’d Never Put Them in a Care Facility

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

Brain Health

Making an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

How to Survive Caring for Multiple Elders at the Same Time

Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone

Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?

Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

How to Get Rid of the Urine Smell When Incontinence Accidents Happen

Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia

Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles

The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded Adding to Potential for Decline

When You’ve Promised a Parent You’d Never Put Them in a Care Facility

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