Caregiver stress

Memory Lapses Have Caregiver Concerned About Her Brain Health

Dear Carol: My husband recently moved to memory care. While I’m still an active caregiver with visits and decision-making, I finally have...

There are now many apps available that can help with organizing, but that said, some of these older tips are still valid....

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

Dear Carol: I care for my mom in my home. She’s 85, has been living with Alzheimer’s for many years, and is...

Often long-term caregivers wonder if their lives will ever return to normal. The short answer is no; at least for most of...

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

Dear Carol: Two years ago, my wife was diagnosed with mixed dementia. I’ve always been a logical, literal, some might say plodding...

Caregiver burnout isn’t something that happens all at once. We all have good days and bad days, which is normal. Eventually, though,...