Caregiver stress

Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers

Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers or even people...

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

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

The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...

For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their...

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “There’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

Dear Carol: My 82-year-old mother has been in relatively good health but lately she’s experienced several falls. I only know this because...