How to Be a True Friend to a Family Caregiver
Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a...
Caregiving
Comforting Phrases for Caregivers to Tap Into and Live By
Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...
Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different
Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...
Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver
Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Plans Change, Premiums Continue Steep Rise
Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2026, for 2027 coverage. To guard against fraud, ignore the calls. Consider Medicare-related mail...
How Caregiving Changes Us In Profound Ways
There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a...
Respecting Diverse Approaches to Caregiving
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...
Apologizing After Caregiver Stress Causes a Blowup
Caregiving is a stressful job even during the best of times. The sheer amount of responsibility is enough to make the most...
Classic Truths of Dementia Caregiving Unite Us
As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth...
Caregiver Asks If It’s Wise for Parents to Change Medicare Plans
Dear Carol: My mother is incredibly healthy for an 83-year-old. She takes no medication other than occasional OTC pain relief or something for...
