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Journaling for Caregivers: Rediscover Yourself and Reclaim Your Life

At some point during your caregiving journey, you may find yourself in a rut. The awareness may come with a birthday, a...

In the expected course of treatment, people are hospitalized because they are ill. Then, barring a terminal condition, they are released because...

Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment...

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....