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...
Brain Health
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...
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...
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...
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...
An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Good Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
Traveling Well with Both MS and Incontinence Takes Planning
Dear Carol: My wife, age 48, is incontinent due to multiple sclerosis (MS). We used to love camping in national parks, so...
Sudden Change Older Adults’ Demeanor Might Signal Urinary Tract Infection
Dear Carol: I’m writing to tell your readers about what our family went through with our 86-year-old mom. She’d been doing great...
What People living with Dementia Would Like Their Caregivers to Understand
People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease,...
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Visiting Someone with Dementia
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make...
