Caregiver stress

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Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has...

When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s only natural to worry about what comes next. While Alzheimer’s will...

Dear Carol: I’m a menopausal caregiver who is trying to balance my mom’s comfort with mine. She lives with me and has...

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...

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

Note: While more is known now about hospital delirium, there is still not enough done to prevent hospital delirium or quickly treat...

How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...

They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by...

Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can...

When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...