With Medical Test and Treatments for Older Adults, Often Less is More
Dear Carol: I’m upset because my dad, age 84, is refusing a colonoscopy even though he’s had some blood in his stools....
Caregiver stress
A Story from the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents
Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years,...
The Advantages of Not Arguing With Someone Who Has Dementia
“Where’s my college ring?” This had become Dad’s mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn’t gotten...
Family Worries about Memory Care Staffing and Lack of Training
Dear Carol: My dad spent several years in a memory care facility before he died. Overall, the care wasn’t terrible, but we had...
A Speech Pathologist Explains Common Swallowing Issues: Causes and Coping
Kilpatrick is the author of the popular 5-volume “Therapy Guides for Language and Speech Disorders workbooks.” Her website, Communication Connection, is an...
Caregivers: You’re Doing a Better Job Than You Think!
Caring for a vulnerable person is daunting. We have to make decisions for them that are often a matter of quality of...
Caregiver’s Body Language and Voice Can Either Calm or Cause Anxiety
Dear Carol: It’s a common problem, I know, but I’m worried about how my dad cares for my mom, who lives with...
Siblings’ Focus is on Preserving their Inheritance Over Doing Right
Dear Carol: You’ve heard it all before. I’ve cared for both parents through years of their failing health. After Dad died, I...
Unplugging from Caregiving Is Essential, but How? Read for tips:
Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years, and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Brain Healthy While Caregiving
Many of us cope with the stress of caring for someone who has dementia. We agonize over the increasing losses that our...
