Dear Readers: Happy New Year! It’s time for our semi-yearly roundup featuring elder-friendly products, services, and technology. As always, I’m including links and text...
They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially...
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from January 1...
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...
On New Year’s Day I often think of how, as a small child, I’d revel in my new pointy crayons and fresh paper that...
Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in...
I have interacted with countless professional and informal caregivers over the years, and I’ve noticed two prominent patterns that characterized my own experiences and...
Dear Carol: Our parents are in their mid-80s and are comparatively healthy. While I live near them, I work and have kids, so my...
It’s often difficult for older adults to accept and deal with incontinence issues. Many try to ignore this new development and carry on with...
It’s December 25th and Many people are celebrating Christmas Day. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but try not...
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It's wonderful having you with us. I’m Carol, also known online as Minding Our Elders. I'm a certified dementia support group facilitator, experienced family caregiver, and writer. Together, these experiences inspired me to create this blog as a way to offer support and resources helpful to caregivers and older adults. You can learn more by clicking on "About Us" above.
