Caregivers: Let’s Avoid the Second-Guessing Trap
Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all changed when...
Caregiver stress
Driving and Memory Loss: Tips to Help Elders Give Up Driving
For many of us, a car is a sign of independence. But this emotional connection to our automobiles is part of what makes convincing a...
Getting Over the Guilt of Placing a Loved One in a Home
If we could control events, most of us would never want our elders to be so sick that they need the care of a nursing...
Some Risky Behavior Might Be Necessary for Your Elder’s Mental Health
Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or even some health...
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 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...
