Brain Health

Detaching With Love: Setting Boundaries With Difficult Elderly Parents

When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are...

Many people are celebrating Christmas Day, today, December 25th. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but try...

People stare. Most are not unkind; they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...

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

When store employees wish us Merry Christmas we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout Happy Holidays across...

Dear Carol: I take care of my 93-year-old mother in my home. Mom’s been physically frail for years, yet until recently, she’s...

Note: Since this article was written, some newer options have appeared on the market. Rinseless bath cloths and other options are available...

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

Dear Carol: Why can’t my 85-year-old mom see that in-home care would help keep her safe? Her mind is great. She uses...

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...