Caregiver stress

How to Handle Mom’s Repeated Calls Due to Short-Term Memory Loss

Dear Carol: My wonderful mom is 82, lives in assisted living, and has short-term memory loss. She enjoys her community friends and...

Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...

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

Dear Carol: My wife was receiving support at home from hospice due to late-stage dementia and physical decline, but now it’s determined...

Dear Carol: Due to our mom being over 90 and having cancer, she is going on hospice care rather than prolonging her...

The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for...

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support...

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

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