Caregiver stress

When Loved Ones Rally Before Death

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking or eating...

If I’d had paid family leave during my caregiving years, my life and the lives of my loved ones would have been quite different....

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my 70-year-old dad who is constantly responding to his 93-year-old mother’s calls for help. I keep telling him that...

We’ve all heard that we must first learn to love ourselves before we can love others. Yet, many of us have grown up with...

Dear Carol: I’m a caregiver to my mom who has dementia and I also work full-time. A woman at work and I have become...

Dear Carol: Mom is 84 and was in good health until she had a stroke while visiting us. Even though we knew that she is...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that we know...

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are helping someone...

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for our care...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious challenges. Even...