Caregiver stress

11 Downsizing Tips for Seniors Who Are Moving to Assisted Living

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but...

Dear Readers: Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed on the first day of autumn each year. That means Tuesday, September 22, 2026,...

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

Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family,...

Dear Carol: After 13 years of caring for my ill mother, she died peacefully. I expected the paradoxical grief and relief you write...

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

Dear Carol: My mom is only 79, but she has a lot of health problems, including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives...

As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is...

Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...