Caregiver stress

Grandfather with Dementia Refuses His Medications

Dear Carol: My mom’s having a terrible time with my grandpa who has Alzheimer’s disease. He’s supposed to take a pill to...

Coping with an ill loved one’s difficulty swallowing can be frustrating and frightening for everyone involved. Caring for someone we love means...

People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease,...

We’ve all heard that we must first learn to love ourselves before we can love others. Yet, many of us have grown...

Dear Carol: Shortly after her 85th birthday, my mom had a stroke. She recovered, but she still has mobility deficits. We discussed...

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

As the years go by, most of us find that our teeth require an increasing amount of care. A cracked tooth here,...

Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can...

Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve...

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support...