Caregiver stress

What to Do If You Suspect Neglect or Abuse in Your Parent’s Retirement Home

I think most of us approach the idea of sharing the care of an elder with a lot of trepidation. We have...

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also...

Dear Carol: My brilliant wife was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. She faced this diagnosis with her trademark courage....

Caregiving. What does it mean to you? While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only...

Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all...

If you are caring for someone who wears incontinence protection, you understand the challenges of putting them on (and taking them off)...

Dear Carol: My mom has mid-stage dementia and she’s been picking in the air in front of her at something only she...

The first call of the day from your mom you can handle. “Oh, hi, Mom. Yes, it’s a very pretty day. Maybe...

Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years,...