Caregiver stress

Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...

If I’d had paid family leave during my caregiving years, my life and the lives of my loved ones would have been...

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my 70-year-old dad who is constantly responding to his 93-year-old mother’s calls for help. I keep telling...

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: I’m a caregiver to my mom who has dementia and I also work full-time. A woman at work and I...

Dear Carol: Mom is 84 and was in good health until she had a stroke while visiting us. Even though we knew that...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

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