Caregiver stress

Caregiver Venting Healthy, but Choose Listeners Thoughtfully

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

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

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...

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

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

Dear Carol: I’m the designated family caregiver for my relatively healthy but aging parents. My siblings live at a distance and do...

Often long-term caregivers wonder if their lives will ever return to normal. The short answer is no; at least for most of...

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...

When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...