Failing New Year’s Resolutions 101
Whether or not it’s a conscious thought, many of us look at a new year as a time to make changes in our lives....
Caregiver stress
Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone
Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family, so pain...
Compassion Fatigue: When Caregivers Go Beyond Burnout
During those times, I came dangerously close to burnout, but I always got through with a focus on faith, respite, and self-care. After my...
To Enjoy the Holidays more, Accept That Traditions Can and Do Evolve
Dear Carol: Your column gives us a place to talk about our caregiving feelings, so thank you. I’m caring for my mom who has a...
Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults
…Our desire is simple: keeping seniors involved during the holidays and creating an experience they’ll truly enjoy. However, health conditions, functional limitations, and senior...
10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues
When store employees wish us “Merry Christmas!” we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout “Happy Holidays!” across a parking...
Alzheimer’s Shadowing: When a Caregiver Can’t be Alone for a Minute
Dear Carol: My husband and I have had a happy marriage with each of us loving being together, but we’ve also had separate interests....
The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Parent to Senior Living
How do you approach this difficult decision? Leaving the house behind will be difficult on your parent, but you also care about their health...
